Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
Beware The Beans ("we", "us", "our") operates bewarethebeans.com, an affiliate information website about online poker in Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
- Technical information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location derived from your IP address.
- Cookies and similar technologies: data collected via cookies, pixels, and local storage.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral source, and interactions with affiliate links.
2. How We Use Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the website.
- For analytics to understand how visitors use our content.
- For affiliate tracking to attribute referrals to partner casino or poker sites and to earn commissions.
- To respond to enquiries and send requested updates.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and track affiliate referrals.
- Essential cookies: necessary for core site functions.
- Analytics cookies: help us measure traffic and usage, such as through Google Analytics.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: used by affiliate networks or partner sites to track clicks and conversions.