Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Wollongong Medical ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the wollongongmedical.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the site (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing or using Wollongong Medical, 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 when registering, contacting us, or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and device identifiers.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to recognize your device and preferences.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and other interaction patterns on our Website.
- Location Data: Approximate geographic location derived from IP address (not precise GPS coordinates).
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding how users interact with our Website.
- Tracking affiliate commissions and conversions from casino and gambling platform referrals.
- Improving Website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Personalizing content and recommendations based on your interests and behavior.
- Communicating with you regarding updates, promotional offers, and service-related announcements.
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
- Marketing and advertising purposes, including retargeting campaigns.
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. They help us recognize you and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and Website performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Track conversions and enable affiliate marketing functionality.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partner websites, analytics providers, and advertising networks.
Cookie Management: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality. You may also opt out of specific tracking technologies through industry opt-out mechanisms.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including online casinos, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies, terms of service, or data collection practices.
When you click on links to external sites, you leave our Website and enter their domains. We strongly encourage you to review their Privacy Policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Complaint: If you believe we have breached the APPs, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
- Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications by unsubscribing or updating your preferences.
Note: If you are located in the EU or UK, your data may also be protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), granting you additional rights including erasure, portability, and objection. If you are in the US, your rights may be protected under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Personal information used for analytics and marketing is typically retained for up to 2 years.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements, generally 90 days to 2 years.
- Legal and compliance-related information may be retained for the duration of legal obligations plus 7 years.
- Cookies are retained according to their type; analytical cookies generally expire within 1-2 years.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal obligations and operational requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will endeavor to respond to all inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.