Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

The Wood People ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates thewoodpeople.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and services related to online betting in Australia.

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 thewoodpeople.com.au, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and date of birth when you voluntarily submit forms or contact us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section).
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, scrolls, downloads, and affiliate link interactions.
• Device Data: Device identifiers, hardware model, and mobile network information.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Conducting analytics and understanding user behavior to improve our website.
• Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from online betting operators.
• Enhancing site functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
• Communicating with you regarding updates, newsletters, and promotional offers (with your consent).
• Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraudulent activity.
• Measuring advertising campaign performance and ROI.
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and navigation.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior, traffic patterns, and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to betting operators and track commission-eligible activities.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by partner websites, advertising networks, and analytics providers.

Opt-Out Options: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online betting operators, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to thewoodpeople.com.au. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

When you click on affiliate links and are directed to betting operators, your interactions are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

Your Rights

As an Australian user, you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• The right to request deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached privacy laws.
• The right to opt-out of marketing communications.

If you are an EU or UK resident, additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR may apply. If you are a US resident, rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state laws may apply.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Personal data collected through contact forms or registrations is retained for up to 3 years, unless you request deletion sooner.
• Analytics and usage data is typically retained for 12-24 months.
• Cookie data is retained according to cookie expiration settings (typically 30 days to 2 years).
• Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements, typically 90 days to 1 year.

You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us (see Contact Us section below).

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

The Wood People
Email: [email protected]
Website: thewoodpeople.com.au

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

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.