Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Mad Paws ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the madpaws.pet website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using madpaws.pet, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: As an affiliate website, we track referrals and clicks to third-party casino operators to measure conversion and commission performance.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior on our Site
- To track affiliate referrals and monitor commission-eligible activities
- To improve Site functionality, content, and user experience
- To send you marketing communications and newsletters (with your consent)
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal obligations and detect fraudulent activity
- To personalize content and recommendations based on your interests
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals and track commissions from third-party casino operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertising and retargeting.
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. You can opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality. You may also opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party operators may collect additional data directly from you. Our Site's privacy practices do not govern their use of your information, and we have no control over how they handle your data.
Your Rights
Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have mishandled your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Personal contact information: Retained for 2 years from last interaction or until you request deletion.
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for 7 years for accounting and tax compliance purposes.
- Cookies and analytics data: Retained in accordance with third-party provider policies (typically 13-26 months).
- Legal or compliance records: Retained as required by applicable Australian laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Mad Paws
Email: [email protected]
Website: madpaws.pet
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Policy was last updated in January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site.