Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Bushfire Stories ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the bushfirestories.org website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website and interact with our content, including information about King Johnnie Casino and other gambling affiliates.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us or sign up, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and clicks.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior through Google Analytics and similar tools.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners, including King Johnnie Casino.
- To improve our website functionality, content, and user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To send promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent).
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Bushfire Stories contains affiliate links to online casinos, including King Johnnie Casino, and other gambling platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. We have no control over their data collection, use, or security practices.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Legislation (Privacy Act 1988), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-out of marketing communications.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you are located in the EU or UK, your rights under GDPR also apply. If you are in the US, your rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as CCPA) may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required by our partners and applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bushfirestories.org
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.