Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Desert Blues Cartel ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the desertbluescartel.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly as it relates to our Star Casino online affiliate content.

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 desertbluescartel.com, 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: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.

How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Conducting website analytics to understand user behaviour and site performance.
• Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from partner casinos.
• Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience.
• Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content (where you have opted in).
• Complying with legal obligations and responding to lawful requests.
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity and security breaches.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track and analyse user behaviour and Site performance.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals to partner casinos and track commissions.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.

Managing Cookies: You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of certain tracking by visiting Your Ad Choices Australia.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliated partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

Your use of linked casino websites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, and we have no control over their data collection or processing practices.

Your Rights

As an Australian user, you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), including:

• The right to access personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act.

EU/UK Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, your data is also protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have additional rights including data portability and the right to be forgotten.

US Users: If you are located in California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable Australian law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of our commercial relationship with partners, plus any period required for audit or dispute resolution. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain information.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: desertbluescartel.com

We will endeavour to respond to your enquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.