This privacy policy explains how bets-fair.com handles information when you visit our website. We publish independent guides about Betfair and online wagering for Australian readers. We are not the operator of Betfair or any licensed betting service, and this policy applies only to data processed through this informational site.
By continuing to use bets-fair.com, you acknowledge the practices described below. If you do not agree, please stop using the site or adjust your browser settings to limit cookies and similar technologies.
What Data We Collect
Most visitors browse without creating an account. In that case, we may still collect limited technical information automatically, including IP address, browser type, device category, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate timestamps. This data helps us understand how the site is used and whether content loads correctly on different devices.
If you email us, we receive the address you send from, the message content, and any details you choose to include. We do not ask for government ID, payment card numbers, or Betfair account passwords through this website. Do not send sensitive financial or wagering credentials in unsolicited messages.
Cookies and similar storage may record preferences such as language settings or whether you dismissed a notice. Third-party analytics or advertising partners, where enabled, may collect their own pseudonymous usage data subject to their policies.
How We Use Information
We use collected data to operate and improve bets-fair.com: maintaining security, diagnosing errors, measuring traffic patterns, and refining articles so they remain useful to Australian readers researching Betfair. Email correspondence is used solely to respond to your enquiry and, where relevant, follow up on the same thread.
We do not sell personal information to data brokers. We do not use your details to open wagering accounts or place bets on your behalf. Aggregated, non-identifying statistics may be reviewed internally to guide editorial priorities, such as which topics need clearer explanations of exchange betting or responsible gambling tools.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use essential cookies required for basic site functionality, performance cookies that show how pages are accessed, and optional analytics cookies that help us understand visitor behaviour in aggregate.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Restricting cookies may affect certain features, such as saved preferences. Where required, we will present a notice allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies before they are placed.
Sharing and Processors
We may share limited data with service providers that host the website, deliver email, or supply analytics infrastructure. These processors act on our instructions and are expected to apply appropriate security measures. We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or a legitimate request from an Australian regulatory authority.
Links on bets-fair.com may lead to external sites, including the official Betfair platform. Those sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices once you leave our domain.
Your Rights and Retention
Depending on applicable law, including the Australian Privacy Act 1988 where relevant, you may request access to personal information we hold about you, ask for correction of inaccurate details, or request deletion where no legitimate reason exists to retain the data. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.
Server logs and analytics records are retained only as long as needed for security, troubleshooting, and compliance, then deleted or anonymised. Email threads are kept while an enquiry is open and for a limited period afterward in case of follow-up questions.
Contact and Policy Updates
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy request”. Include enough detail for us to locate relevant correspondence without sharing unnecessary personal data in the initial message.
We may update this policy when our practices or legal obligations change. The revision date at the top of the page will reflect the latest version. Continued use after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.