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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and processed when you visit and use the King Johnnie services available via kingjohnnie-aussie.com. It applies to website visitors, users who interact with our content, and individuals who contact our support. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective as of 1 January 2026 and remains in force until amended or replaced.

Who We Are

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to "we", "us", or "our" refer to the operator of the review website located at https://kingjohnnie-aussie.com, which publishes information and reviews about the brand "King Johnnie", including the King Johnnie content.

At the time of the latest update, the underlying legal entity operating this review website has not publicly disclosed its full legal name, registered office address, or company registration number. Accordingly, the operator acts as the data controller only in relation to data collected through kingjohnnie-aussie.com and associated communication channels, and not for any third-party gambling operator.

If and when a full legal name, legal address and registration details become available, this section will be updated and will prevail over any previous description.

Contact and Data Protection Contact

You may contact us regarding privacy or data protection matters using the following details:

All privacy-related queries, including the exercise of any rights described in this Policy, should be addressed to the above email, which functions as our Data Protection contact point.

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect and process only the information that is reasonably necessary to operate, secure, and improve the King Johnnie content and related services on kingjohnnie-aussie.com. Categories of data may include:

1. Identification and Contact Data

  • Basic contact details: name or username (if you voluntarily provide it), email address, and any other contact information you submit when you:
    • send us an email (including to [email protected]);
    • request information or support; or
    • subscribe to any newsletters or updates (if offered).

2. Technical and Usage Data

  • Technical identifiers: IP address, device identifiers, browser type and version, operating system, language settings, time zone, and similar details.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time and date of visit, referring/exit pages, click paths, interaction with on-page elements (such as clicks on outbound links to gambling operators), and error logs.
  • Server logs: automatically recorded information generated by our servers, security systems, and content delivery technologies.

3. Marketing and Preference Data

  • Communication preferences: your subscription status, newsletter topics (if available), and any preferences you indicate regarding marketing communications.
  • Engagement data: information on whether you open our emails, click on links in those emails, or interact with promotional content hosted on our website.

4. Payment and Gambling-Related Data

  • Payment data: We do not process payments for gambling services and do not collect your payment card details for deposits or withdrawals with online casinos. However, we may collect limited payment-related data if:
    • you purchase any informational or advertising service from us; or
    • we are remunerated via affiliate arrangements and need aggregated payment data from partners for accounting and analytics purposes (without being able to identify your financial details).
  • Betting or gaming history: We do not have access to your actual betting history at any third-party casino. We may, however, receive aggregated or anonymised statistics from affiliate or advertising partners about sign-ups, clicks, or conversions generated via kingjohnnie-aussie.com.

5. Behavioral and Profiling Data

  • Behavioural data: inferred interests (e.g., preference for certain game types, bonus types, or regions) based on your interactions with our content.
  • Profiling for analytics or marketing: where legally permitted and subject to your consent where required, we may segment users into groups for statistical analysis, content optimisation, and targeted marketing.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser and gather certain information, as described in more detail in the "Cookies & Tracking Technologies" section.
  • Similar technologies: web beacons, pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage, or other tracking technologies that may be used for analytics, security, and advertising purposes.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information associated with King Johnnie and kingjohnnie-aussie.com only when we have a valid legal basis under applicable data protection laws. Depending on your location, these bases may include:

1. Consent

  • We rely on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to:
    • use non-essential cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising;
    • send you marketing communications or newsletters by email or other channels; and
    • share certain data with advertising networks or affiliates for personalised marketing, where required by law.
  • You may withdraw your consent at any time, as described in the "Your Rights" and "Cookies & Tracking Technologies" sections. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

2. Contractual Necessity

  • We may process your data where it is necessary to enter into or perform a contract with you, for example to:
    • provide you with subscribed informational services (such as newsletters or alerts);
    • respond to your support requests and maintain your account (if any account system is provided); and
    • fulfil any paid service you have requested directly from us.

3. Legitimate Interests

  • We may process your information based on our legitimate interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. These interests include:
    • ensuring the security and integrity of kingjohnnie-aussie.com, including fraud prevention, abuse detection, and incident response;
    • maintaining and improving our services, content relevance, and user experience;
    • producing aggregated statistics and analytics to understand how users interact with our website;
    • protecting and enforcing our legal rights, including in relation to ACMA and other regulators;
    • operating an affiliate or advertising-based business model in a transparent and responsible manner.

4. Compliance with Legal Obligations

  • We may need to process personal data to comply with obligations imposed by:
    • applicable data protection, consumer, and e-commerce laws;
    • tax and accounting obligations related to revenues derived from affiliate and advertising partnerships;
    • orders, investigations, or information requests from competent authorities or courts; and
    • regulatory requirements in Australia, including directions or information requests from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in connection with illegal offshore gambling services and related blocking orders.

Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for clearly defined and lawful purposes, which include:

1. Provision and Operation of Services

  • Operating and maintaining kingjohnnie-aussie.com and the King Johnnie content;
  • Allowing you to access review pages, comparisons, and informational materials;
  • Providing customer support and responding to your enquiries sent to [email protected];
  • Managing any subscriptions or user accounts that may be made available.

2. Improvement and Personalisation

  • Monitoring website performance, troubleshooting errors, and optimising technical stability;
  • Analysing aggregated user behaviour to improve layout, navigation, and content relevance;
  • Personalising content recommendations or highlighting offers that may be more relevant to your interests, where permitted.

3. Marketing, Advertising, and Affiliates

  • Sending you newsletters or marketing updates about our content or selected partners, subject to your consent where required;
  • Measuring the performance of affiliate links to external gambling operators and other advertised services;
  • Collaborating with advertising networks and affiliates to display or measure advertising, including tracking conversions and referral statistics.

4. Analytics and Research

  • Generating aggregated and anonymised statistics for business analysis and reporting;
  • Understanding trends related to Australian users and other regions accessing our reviews;
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of responsible gambling messaging and compliance notices.

5. Security, Fraud Prevention, and Legal Protection

  • Protecting our website and infrastructure from cyber-attacks, spam, or abusive behaviour;
  • Investigating suspected violations of our terms, unlawful activities, or misuse of our content;
  • Cooperating with ACMA and other competent regulatory or enforcement bodies where required by law;
  • Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

Disclosure & Sharing

We do not sell your personal information as that term may be defined under certain privacy laws. We may, however, disclose or share personal data in the following circumstances, using appropriate contractual and security safeguards:

1. Service Providers and Technical Partners

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers: companies that host our servers, databases, and related infrastructure;
  • Analytics providers: third-party analytics services (such as web analytics platforms) that help us understand usage of kingjohnnie-aussie.com;
  • Email and communication tools: vendors that facilitate the sending of emails, newsletters, and support communications;
  • Security providers: entities that assist us with monitoring, incident detection, and security assessments.

2. Payment, Affiliate, and Advertising Partners

  • Affiliate partners: gambling operators and advertising partners that track conversions and referrals originating from our website using unique tracking links or cookies. Typically, these partners receive device and interaction data, not your direct identity, unless you separately provide it to them.
  • Payment processors (if applicable): third-party processors we may use to accept payment for any informational or advertising services. These processors may receive your payment card and billing details directly; we do not usually store such data on our systems.
  • Advertising networks: subject to your consent where required, we may share pseudonymous identifiers and usage data with advertising networks to display or measure advertisements.

3. Regulatory and Public Authorities

  • Regulators and enforcement bodies: where required or permitted by applicable law, we may disclose information to regulators, law enforcement agencies, and public authorities. In the Australian context, this may include the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), particularly in relation to illegal offshore gambling content and blocking orders referencing "King Johnnie".
  • Courts and legal advisers: we may share information with external legal advisers, auditors, or courts for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, complying with legal proceedings, or establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims.

4. Corporate Transactions

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, restructuring, or similar transaction involving our website or business, personal data may be disclosed to potential or actual purchasers and their advisers, subject to strict confidentiality obligations. In such cases, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that any new controller will continue to respect this Privacy Policy or provide equivalent protection.

5. With Your Consent

  • We may disclose your information to third parties when you explicitly consent to or request such sharing, such as when you ask us to introduce you to a partner or participate in a specific promotion.

International Transfers

Our services may be provided using infrastructure, service providers, and partners located in multiple jurisdictions, which can involve the transfer of personal data across national borders.

1. Locations of Processing

  • Your data may be processed in:
    • Australia (primary target region for the King Johnnie content);
    • Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom;
    • Other countries where our hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising networks, or affiliate partners operate, which may include the United States and other regions.

2. Safeguards for Cross-Border Transfers

  • When transferring personal data from regions with specific transfer requirements (such as the EEA or UK) to countries that are not subject to an adequacy decision, we seek to implement appropriate safeguards, which may include:
    • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or equivalent UK International Data Transfer Agreements;
    • contractual obligations requiring recipients to implement robust data protection and security measures; and
    • technical measures such as encryption and pseudonymisation where appropriate.
  • We also regularly review our service providers' security posture and privacy practices.

3. Your Acknowledgement

  • By using kingjohnnie-aussie.com, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed in countries that may have data protection laws that are different from those in your jurisdiction, but we will take reasonable steps to ensure that your privacy is protected in line with this Policy.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and applicable law.

1. General Retention Guidelines

  • Contact and correspondence data: typically retained for up to 3 - 5 years after the last meaningful interaction, to handle follow-up requests and demonstrate compliance should disputes arise.
  • Technical and log data: usually retained for a shorter period, such as 6 - 24 months, unless a longer period is required for security, fraud investigation, or legal obligations.
  • Marketing and preference data: retained until you withdraw your consent, opt out, or until a maximum period defined by applicable law is reached (for example, 2 - 5 years after your last interaction).
  • Contractual and accounting data: maintained for the duration required by applicable tax, accounting, and corporate record-keeping laws, which may extend up to 5 - 7 years, depending on the jurisdiction.

2. Criteria for Determining Retention Periods

  • the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data;
  • the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure;
  • the purposes for which we process the data and whether we can achieve those purposes by other means;
  • the applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements;
  • whether the data is reasonably necessary to protect our legal rights or respond to regulatory requests (including from ACMA in Australia).

3. Deletion and Anonymisation

  • Once data is no longer required for the purposes set out in this Policy, we will either:
    • securely delete or destroy it; or
    • irreversibly anonymise it so that it is no longer associated with an identifiable individual.
  • Upon valid request, and subject to any overriding legal obligations, we will delete or anonymise your personal data as described in the "Your Rights" section.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have a number of rights in relation to your personal data. We seek to align our practices broadly with internationally recognised standards, including principles reflected in the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Where Mexican or other regional data protection regulations apply, we will take them into account to the extent relevant, although our primary focus is on visitors from Australia.

1. Right of Access

  • You may request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, if so, obtain a copy of such data along with information about how it is used.

2. Right to Rectification

  • You may request correction of inaccurate personal data and completion of incomplete data that we hold about you.

3. Right to Erasure

  • You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, for example where:
    • the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected;
    • you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for processing;
    • you legitimately object to processing and there are no overriding legitimate grounds; or
    • the data has been processed unlawfully.
  • We may retain certain data where necessary to comply with legal obligations or for the establishment, exercise, or defence of legal claims.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing

  • You may request that we restrict processing of your data in specific situations, such as when you contest its accuracy, or when processing is unlawful but you do not want the data erased.

5. Right to Object

  • You may object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to processing of personal data based on our legitimate interests.
  • You also have an unconditional right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling related to such marketing.

6. Right to Data Portability

  • Where processing is based on your consent or on a contract with you and is carried out by automated means, you may request that we provide your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and transmit it to another controller where technically feasible.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent

  • Where we rely on your consent for specific processing activities (such as marketing communications or non-essential cookies), you may withdraw your consent at any time by:
  • Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

8. Procedures, Timeframes, and Cost

  • How to exercise your rights: Please submit your request by email to [email protected], clearly stating:
    • your full name;
    • your contact details; and
    • the right(s) you wish to exercise and a brief description of your request.
  • Verification: To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before acting on your request, which may involve asking for additional information.
  • Response time: We aim to respond to all valid requests within 30 days of receipt. If your request is complex or we receive many requests, this period may be extended by a further 30 days, in which case we will inform you of the delay and the reasons.
  • Fees: We generally handle requests free of charge. However, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on a request that is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, and improve kingjohnnie-aussie.com and to understand how visitors interact with the King Johnnie content.

1. Types of Cookies

  • Session cookies: temporary cookies that remain on your device only while your browser is open. They are used for technical functionalities such as navigation and remembering temporary settings.
  • Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device for a predefined period or until deleted. They help recognise your browser between visits, store preferences, and support analytics and marketing activities.
  • First-party cookies: cookies set directly by kingjohnnie-aussie.com for core functionality and analytics.
  • Third-party cookies: cookies set by external providers, such as analytics services, affiliate tracking systems, and advertising networks.

2. Purposes of Cookies

  • Strictly necessary and functional cookies: required for the operation of our website and to provide features you request (e.g., remembering language settings or cookie preferences).
  • Analytics cookies: used to compile statistics on website usage, such as number of visitors, time spent on pages, and click-through rates. This information is used to improve content, usability, and performance.
  • Advertising and affiliate cookies: used to track clicks from our website to third-party gambling operators, measure conversions, and support affiliate commission payments. Advertising cookies may also be used to deliver or measure personalised ads, subject to your consent where required.

3. Managing and Disabling Cookies

  • You can manage or disable cookies by:
    • adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies (consult your browser's "Help" section for instructions);
    • using any cookie management tools or consent banners provided on our website, where available.
  • Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some features of kingjohnnie-aussie.com may not function properly or may be less tailored to your preferences.

Data Security

We implement a range of technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data processed in connection with King Johnnie and kingjohnnie-aussie.com against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

1. Technical Measures

  • Encryption in transit: data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS 1.2 or higher), where technically supported.
  • Encryption at rest: where practicable, storage systems hosting personal data are configured to encrypt data at rest or use other mechanisms to reduce the risk of unauthorised access.
  • Access controls: access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel and service providers who require it to perform their duties and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
  • Network and application security: firewalls, security patches, monitoring, and other protective tools are used to reduce vulnerabilities and detect anomalies.

2. Organisational Measures

  • Policies and procedures: we maintain internal policies and guidelines governing data handling, retention, and security practices.
  • Staff awareness: individuals handling personal data are expected to understand and comply with basic data protection and confidentiality requirements.
  • Incident response: we maintain processes to identify, assess, and respond to suspected data breaches or security incidents. Where required by law, we will notify affected individuals and/or relevant authorities without undue delay.

3. Industry Standards

  • While we strive to align with internationally recognised security practices, we do not currently claim formal certification under specific standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 or SOC 2. Nevertheless, we apply reasonable safeguards commensurate with the nature of the data and risks involved.
  • No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to taking appropriate measures to reduce risks.

Complaints & Contacts

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about how we handle your personal data in relation to King Johnnie or kingjohnnie-aussie.com, you are encouraged to contact us first so that we can attempt to resolve the issue.

1. How to Contact Us

2. Complaint Procedure

  1. Submission: Send us an email with the subject line "Privacy complaint" and include:
    • a clear description of your concern;
    • any relevant supporting information (such as dates, screenshots, or correspondence); and
    • your preferred contact details for our response.
  2. Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint as soon as reasonably practicable, typically within 5 business days.
  3. Investigation: We will investigate your complaint, which may involve seeking clarification from you or consulting internal records and service providers.
  4. Response: We aim to provide a substantive response within 30 days of receiving your complete complaint. If more time is needed due to complexity or volume, we will inform you of the delay and an expected timeframe.
  5. Follow-up: If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may request further clarification or escalate your concern as described below.

3. Escalation to Supervisory Authorities

Depending on your place of residence, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection or privacy authority. For users in Australia, privacy oversight is primarily exercised by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). Issues related to illegal offshore gambling services and website blocking are handled by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

  • Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):
  • Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA):
    • Illegal gambling information: https://www.acma.gov.au/illegal-gambling-sites
    • Blocking request list (including references to King Johnnie): Blocking-request-list.pdf

You may also have the right to approach an EU data protection authority if you are located in the European Union, using the contact details provided by the relevant national supervisory authority.

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will take appropriate steps to inform you.

1. Notification of Changes

  • Website notice: we may post a prominent notice on kingjohnnie-aussie.com indicating that the Privacy Policy has been updated.
  • Email notification: if we have your email address and the changes are material, we may send you an email notification summarising the changes.
  • Account or dashboard alerts: if a user account or dashboard is provided, we may display an in-account notification about significant changes.

2. Effective Date and Advance Notice

  • Unless stated otherwise, the updated Privacy Policy will take effect on the date indicated in the "Last updated" line below.
  • Where required by law or where changes materially affect your rights or the way we process your data, we will endeavour to provide at least 30 days' advance notice before the changes become effective. Continued use of kingjohnnie-aussie.com after the effective date will signify your acceptance of the revised Policy.

3. Your Options

  • If you do not agree with the updated Privacy Policy, you should discontinue using kingjohnnie-aussie.com and may exercise your rights as described in the "Your Rights" and "Complaints & Contacts" sections.

Last updated: January 2026