Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
The Smugglers Ship ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates thesmugglersship.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly regarding Royal Reels content and casino affiliate services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referring website, and interaction patterns.
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (to verify AU eligibility).
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for various purposes, including:
- Analytics and performance monitoring of the Website.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for casino referrals.
- Site improvement, personalisation, and user experience optimisation.
- Communication regarding updates, promotions, and important notices.
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
- Marketing purposes (with appropriate consent where required).
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour and site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner casinos and calculate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and promotional content.
Opt-Out Options: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality. You can also opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out mechanisms.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. When you click links to casino operators or other affiliates, you leave our Website and are subject to their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy documentation before engaging with their services.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and relevant data protection legislation, you may have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our commission and reporting requirements. You may request deletion of your data subject to operational and legal requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will endeavour to respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Website following material changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.