Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Siftbooks

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026 | Website: siftbooks.com | Owner: James Wilson

This Privacy Policy describes how Siftbooks ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by James Wilson and accessible at siftbooks.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our Australian online pokies review content. By using siftbooks.com, you agree to the practices described in this document.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit siftbooks.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Non-personally identifiable data: Browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on site.
• Usage data: Information about how you interact with our review content, including clicks, navigation paths, and session duration.
• Voluntarily submitted data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
• Cookies and tracking data: Information gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described below.

2. How We Use Your Information

Siftbooks uses collected data for the following purposes:

• To analyse site traffic and improve the quality of our Australian online pokies reviews and editorial content.
• To understand user behaviour and optimise the layout and performance of siftbooks.com.
• To respond to enquiries submitted directly to James Wilson or the Siftbooks editorial team.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under Australian law, GDPR, and CCPA where relevant.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Siftbooks.com uses cookies to enhance the user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and navigation.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour in aggregate, helping us understand which review pages perform best.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party affiliate partners to track referrals from siftbooks.com to licensed casino operators.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on siftbooks.com.

4. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Siftbooks publishes reviews of licensed Australian online casino operators and may contain affiliate links to third-party gambling platforms. When you click these links and visit an external site, you leave siftbooks.com and are subject to the privacy policy of that third-party operator. Siftbooks takes no responsibility for the data practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any casino or gaming operator you visit through our referral links.

5. Analytics Services

Siftbooks.com may use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor site performance and visitor behaviour. These services may collect anonymised data about your visit, including IP address, browser information, and navigation patterns. This data is processed in accordance with the analytics provider's own privacy terms. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may hold specific rights regarding your personal data. These include:

• GDPR (EU/UK users): The right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and data portability.
• CCPA (California users): The right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information.
• Australian users: Rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including access to and correction of personal information held by us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the details provided below.

7. Data Retention and Security

Siftbooks retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Children's Privacy

Siftbooks.com is intended strictly for users aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to siftbooks.com, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date. Continued use of siftbooks.com following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on siftbooks.com, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Wilson
• Website: siftbooks.com
• Email: [email protected]

James Wilson is the sole owner and editor of Siftbooks and is responsible for all data practices described in this policy.