Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
gifts4locals.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the gifts4locals.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered (collectively, the "Site").
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 gifts4locals.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide when signing up, contacting us, or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your activities.
- Cookies: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (detailed in our Cookie Policy section below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Unique identifiers and referral information to track affiliate links and conversions.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and improve the Site and our services.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour to enhance user experience.
- To track affiliate referrals, conversions, and commissions.
- To send promotional emails, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent where required).
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and other technical issues.
- To personalise your experience and deliver relevant content.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track site usage and performance metrics.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for affiliate tracking, conversion monitoring, and targeted advertising.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by our partners and affiliate networks to track referrals and commissions.
Opt-Out Options:
Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of affiliate tracking and marketing cookies by contacting us at privacy@gifts4locals.com.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gaming platforms, and other affiliate partners. We are an affiliate website and earn commissions from referrals to these platforms. However, we do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites.
When you click on a link to a third-party website, you leave our Site and enter their domain. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing your personal information. Your use of third-party sites is subject to their terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy legislation and applicable regulations, you may have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your personal data for marketing purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
If you are an EU or UK resident, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are a US resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other state laws.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gifts4locals.com with details of your request.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, and comply with legal obligations. Typically, we retain:
- Account Information: For the duration of your account or as required by law.
- Analytics and Usage Data: Generally retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate and Conversion Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and commission periods.
- Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe.
When information is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it unless we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@gifts4locals.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.