Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy governs how socialinnovationsydney.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. This website provides affiliate links and promotional content related to Paddy Power betting sites and other gambling operators.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and operating in compliance with UK Data Protection Law, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or newsletters.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URLs.
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click-through patterns, and affiliate links clicked.

We collect this information to provide, maintain, and improve our services.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: To understand user behaviour, traffic patterns, and site performance using tools such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track clicks and conversions through affiliate links to gambling operators and calculate affiliate commissions.
• Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, optimize content, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Communications: To respond to inquiries and send opt-in newsletters or updates.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse.

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Our cookies include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Record affiliate link clicks and conversions.
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and measure campaign effectiveness.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains affiliate links to Paddy Power betting sites and other gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Each gambling operator maintains its own privacy policy governing their collection and use of personal data. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or placing bets.

Your interactions with gambling operators are governed by their terms and conditions, not ours. Please gamble responsibly and only on licensed platforms.

Your Rights

Under UK Data Protection Law, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
• Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time.
• Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:

• Email Contacts: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for accounting and audit purposes (typically 7 years).
• Server Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for security purposes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes. Continued use of the website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.