Last Updated: 17/03/2025
Draught Sports Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates http://www.draughtsports.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information, as well as your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information:
- Identity and Contact Details: Including your name, address, email address, telephone number, or other contact details provided when you register an account, contact us, or engage with our Website.
- Financial Information: Details relating to your credit card or other payment methods if you purchase digital products from us (e.g., premium content subscriptions).
- User-Generated Information: Details you provide when interacting with the Website, such as comments on articles, participation in fantasy sports analysis, or submissions via forms.
- Technical Information: Information about your computer or device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies when you visit the Website.
- Social Media Information: Information linked to your social media accounts if you log in or interact with us via social media integration.
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete it promptly.
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for our activities as a sports media brand providing news, opinions, video content, betting tips, and fantasy sports analysis.
2. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
- Directly from You: When you provide it to us by registering an account, subscribing to newsletters, purchasing digital products, submitting comments, or contacting us.
- From Third Parties: Occasionally from our partners or service providers (e.g., social media platforms or payment processors) where you have authorised this.
- Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) that track your interaction with the Website, including pages visited and time spent.
3. Why We Collect Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide you with sports news, video content, betting tips, fantasy sports analysis, and digital products.
- Manage user accounts and deliver personalised experiences on the Website.
- Process payments for digital products and subscriptions.
- Communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters or promotional offers (with your consent). You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in those emails or contacting us at [email protected].
Analyse Website usage to improve our content, services, and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights and those of our users.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your personal information to:
- Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating the Website, such as hosting providers, payment processors (e.g., Stripe), or analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Business Partners: Entities we collaborate with to provide content or services, such as social media platforms for integration or partners offering betting-related services (where applicable).
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or court order, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Draught Sports, our users, or the public.
Corporate Transactions: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets.
We may disclose your information to recipients outside Australia (e.g., where our service providers are located). In such cases, we take reasonable steps to ensure compliance with the APPs or equivalent privacy standards.
5. Storage and Security
We store your personal information on secure servers located in [Australia/another country if applicable]]. We implement technical and organisational measures—such as encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews—to protect your data from unauthorised access, misuse, or loss. However, no online system can be guaranteed as completely secure.
6. Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Complaints: Contact us if you believe your privacy rights have been breached. If unsatisfied with our response, you may escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at http://www.oaic.gov.au.
- You may request deletion of your account and associated personal information by contacting our Privacy Officer.
To exercise these rights, contact our Privacy Officer (details below).
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyse Website performance, and deliver targeted content or advertising. This includes tracking your engagement with articles, videos, betting tips, and fantasy sports features. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable).
8. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms or betting services). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their policies.
9. Additional Notes
- User Accounts: Information you provide when creating or managing a user account is used to authenticate your access and personalise your experience.
- Social Media Integration: If you connect via social media, we may collect data like your profile name or preferences to facilitate interaction.
- Betting Tips and Fantasy Sports: While we provide analysis and tips, we do not process gambling transactions directly—any related data (e.g., preferences) is used solely to enhance our content offerings.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or complaints about your privacy, please contact:
Privacy Officer: Taylor Dutton
Draught Sports Pty Ltd
ABN: 84 683 449 005
Email: [email protected]