Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
📅 Last Updated: January 12, 2025
AussieLotto Pty Ltd (ABN 12 345 678 901) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
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1. 📋 Information We Collect
Personal Information:
- Account Details: Name, date of birth, email address, phone number, residential address
- Identity Verification: Government ID numbers, proof of identity documents (as required by Australian law)
- Financial Information: Bank account details, credit card information (stored securely by our payment processors)
- Lottery Activity: Ticket purchases, game preferences, winning history, spending patterns
Technical Information:
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referring websites
- Location Data: General location (state/territory) for compliance with Australian gambling regulations
2. 🎯 How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for:
- Service Provision: Processing lottery ticket purchases, managing your account, distributing winnings
- Legal Compliance: Age verification, identity checks, anti-money laundering requirements, taxation reporting
- Customer Support: Responding to inquiries, resolving issues, providing technical support
- Security: Fraud prevention, account security, protecting against unauthorized access
- Responsible Gambling: Monitoring spending patterns, implementing self-exclusion tools, providing support resources
- Marketing: Sending promotional materials (only with your consent), personalizing offers
- Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns, developing new features, improving user experience
3. 🔗 Information Disclosure
We may share your information with:
Required Disclosures:
- Government Agencies: Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Regulators: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), state gambling commissions
- Law Enforcement: When required by court order or subpoena
Service Providers:
- Payment Processors: Secure processing of financial transactions
- Technology Partners: Hosting, security, analytics (all Australian-based where possible)
- Identity Verification: Third-party services for age and identity verification
- Support Services: Customer service platforms, responsible gambling support organizations
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. 🔒 Data Storage & Security
Storage Location:
- All personal data is stored on secure servers located within Australia
- We use industry-standard encryption (AES-256) for data at rest
- All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
Security Measures:
- Access Controls: Multi-factor authentication, role-based access, regular access reviews
- Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring, intrusion detection systems
- Regular Audits: Annual security assessments, penetration testing
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all employees
Data Retention:
- Account Data: Retained for 7 years after account closure (as required by Australian law)
- Transaction Records: Retained for 7 years for taxation and regulatory compliance
- Marketing Data: Deleted within 30 days of unsubscribing
6. ⚖️ Your Privacy Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
Access Your Information
Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you (free of charge for the first request per year)
Correct Your Information
Update or correct inaccurate personal information in your account
Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your information (subject to legal and regulatory requirements)
Data Portability
Request your data in a machine-readable format
Complaint Rights
Lodge a complaint with us or the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]
7. 📧 Marketing Communications
- Consent Required: We only send marketing emails and SMS with your explicit consent
- Easy Unsubscribe: Every marketing message includes a clear unsubscribe option
- Preference Center: Manage your communication preferences in your account settings
- Frequency Limits: We limit promotional messages to a maximum of 3 per week
- Relevant Content: Marketing is tailored to your interests and lottery preferences
📱 Important Account Communications
Note: We will always send essential account communications (security alerts, prize notifications, regulatory notices) regardless of your marketing preferences.
8. 🔄 Policy Updates
- Regular Reviews: This policy is reviewed annually or when significant changes occur
- Notice of Changes: Material changes will be communicated via email and website notification
- Version History: Previous versions are available upon request
- Effective Date: Changes take effect 30 days after notification (unless required sooner by law)
9. 📞 Contact Information
Privacy Officer
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 1800 PRIVACY (1800 774 8229)
✉️ Post: Privacy Officer
AussieLotto Pty Ltd
Level 15, Collins Tower
123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
⏰ Response Time: Within 30 days
(as required by Australian Privacy Act)
🏛️ External Complaints
If you're not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au or call 1300 363 992.
⚠️ Important: Play Responsibly
Lottery games are for entertainment only. Never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you're experiencing gambling problems, help is available.
🆘 Gambling Help Line: 1800 858 858