Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
encompassbooks.com.au ("we," "us," or "our") operates as an affiliate website providing information and referral links to Star Casino and related gambling services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and track interactions.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address to comply with Australian gambling regulations.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and website performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and user experience optimization
- Compliance with Australian gambling laws and age verification
- Responding to inquiries and customer support
- Marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
Cookie Policy
encompassbooks.com.au uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve our website.
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals to Star Casino and partner operators for commission tracking.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. However, disabling essential cookies may impact site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to Star Casino, other gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of linked sites is governed by their respective terms and policies.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
- Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)
If you are an EU or UK resident, GDPR rights apply. If you are a US resident, CCPA/CPRA rights apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 90 days. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and regulatory requirements related to Australian gambling compliance.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@encompassbooks.com.au
For complaints regarding privacy breaches, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.