Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Design Student Society ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates designstudentsociety.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which provides information about betting sites available in Australia.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you navigate our Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience;
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences;
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from betting site partners;
- To send newsletters, promotional content, and updates (with your consent);
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support;
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity and security issues;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
3. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner betting sites and measure conversion performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalized advertising across platforms.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external betting sites, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. When you click on links to external websites, you leave our Site, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. This Privacy Policy applies only to designstudentsociety.org.
5. Your Rights
For Australian Users: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Opt out of marketing communications;
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the APPs.
For International Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are in the United States, certain state laws (such as CCPA in California) may apply. Please contact us to discuss your specific rights.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytical and cookie data are typically retained for 12-24 months. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain data.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated at any time. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.