Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Black Pepper Butchery ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the blackpepperbutchery.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dedicated to reviewing and recommending the best online pokies in Australia.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or account creation, we collect details such as your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers when you access our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, clicks, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand website traffic patterns and user behaviour to improve our content and functionality.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to our casino and gambling partners and process affiliate commissions in accordance with affiliate agreements.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, troubleshoot technical issues, and personalise content recommendations.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries, send newsletters, and notify you of updates (with your consent).
- Compliance: To comply with Australian laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions from our casino partner links.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can disable cookies, though this may affect website functionality. You can also opt-out of analytics tracking by using browser extensions or opt-out tools provided by third-party services.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to online casinos and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
We do not control how third-party operators collect, use, or protect your data. Your use of linked sites is entirely at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
As an Australian user, you have rights regarding your personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including:
- The right to request access to your personal information.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- The right to request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations).
- The right to opt-out of marketing communications.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you are located in the EU or UK, your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) apply. If you are in the United States, rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire within 30-90 days. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@blackpepperbutchery.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by law.