Privacy Policy for Australian Visitors
Last updated: 7 October 2026
Oz Betting Guide ("we", "us", "our") operates the website deowatt.com ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information when you visit or use the Site.
Important Notice for Australian Visitors
We wish to make clear that the provision of online casino games to persons located in Australia is unlawful under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth). Licensed Australian operators are limited to sports and race wagering only. This Site is an informational resource and does not offer, advertise or promote prohibited interactive gambling services, including online casinos, pokies/slots, roulette, blackjack or online poker, to persons in Australia. We do not present offshore online casinos as legal or licensed options for Australian players, and we do not publish advertisements or links for prohibited or unlicensed interactive gambling services.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide to us, such as your name, email address, and any messages you send us through contact forms or by writing to [email protected].
- Information collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
- Cookies and similar technologies, as described further below.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the UK GDPR applies to our processing of your personal data, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — operating and securing the Site, and understanding how visitors use it.
- Consent — where you have given consent, for example to non-essential cookies or to receive communications.
- Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose information by law.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
- Operate, maintain and improve the Site;
- Respond to your enquiries and communications;
- Analyse usage of the Site in aggregate form;
- Comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function. Other, non-essential cookies (such as analytics or preference cookies) are only set where you have given consent. You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information where required by law, regulation, or a lawful request from an authority, or to protect our rights and the safety of others. We may also use service providers who process information on our behalf under contractual obligations to protect it.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights in relation to your personal data, including under the GDPR and the Australian Privacy Act 1988. These may include the rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
- Erase your personal data in certain circumstances;
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Data portability; and
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law, after which it is deleted or anonymised.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children
The Site is not directed at persons under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Responsible Gambling
If gambling is no longer enjoyable for you, free confidential support is available in Australia. Gambling Help Online is accessible at any time. Persons registered with BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, do not receive marketing materials from us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of the Site after changes have been published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].