Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Barkly Community ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the barklycommunity.org website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using barklycommunity.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide when registering, contacting us, or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, referring URL, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, links you click, and affiliate offers you view or engage with.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behavior and site usage patterns.
- Affiliate tracking and commission measurement for partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Site improvement, optimization, and personalization of content.
- Marketing communications and promotional materials (with your consent).
- Fraud prevention and security purposes.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
3. Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to measure site performance and user engagement.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track clicks and referrals to partner casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by clicking "Manage Preferences" on our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
barklycommunity.org contains links to external gambling operators, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any linked casino or gambling site before providing your personal information. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not ours.
5. Your Rights
As an Australian user, you have rights under the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). These include the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions).
- Opt-out of direct marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you are a user from the EU or UK, GDPR and UK GDPR rights apply, including the right to data portability and withdrawal of consent. If you are in the United States, CCPA and state privacy law rights may apply.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our partner agreements and applicable gambling regulations. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@barklycommunity.org
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. Users are responsible for verifying compliance with their local gambling regulations and laws before accessing linked gambling sites.