Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Growling Frogs Estate ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website growlingfrogsestate.com, an independent affiliate and informational resource focused on real pokies online in Australia. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

This website is intended for visitors aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

• Personal information you provide: such as your name and email address when you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, or submit a form.
• Technical information: including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and approximate geographic location.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click activity (including clicks on affiliate links), and other interaction data.
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files placed on your device as described in our Cookie Policy below.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: to understand how visitors use our site and to measure traffic and engagement.
• Affiliate tracking: to attribute referrals to third-party casino operators and accurately record commissions. This may involve cookies or tracking parameters in outbound links.
• Site improvement: to maintain, optimise, and improve the content, functionality, and security of our website.
• Communication: to respond to enquiries and, where you have opted in, to send updates or newsletters.
• Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the basic operation of the website.
• Analytics cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) used to collect anonymised usage statistics.
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: placed when you click outbound links to casino operators, used to attribute referrals.
• Preference cookies: used to remember your settings and choices.

Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or refuse cookies; however, some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be directed to sites operated by third parties.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. Any personal information you provide to a third-party casino or operator is governed by that party's own privacy policy. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or creating an account.

Your Rights

Australia: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, and lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles.

EU/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of your personal data, the right to data portability, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

United States (CCPA/CPRA): If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

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

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact/enquiry information: retained for up to 24 months after our last interaction with you.
• Analytics and usage data: retained in aggregated or anonymised form; identifiable data is typically deleted within 14–26 months.
• Affiliate tracking data: retained in accordance with the requirements of our affiliate partners, generally no longer than 24 months.

When personal information is no longer required, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or would like to make a complaint, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Website: growlingfrogsestate.com

We will respond to all privacy-related requests within a reasonable timeframe, generally within 30 days.