Privacy Policy for an Australian Casino Information Website

Last updated: 7 October 2026

1. Introduction

Betting Insider Australia ("we", "us", "our") operates the website located at groupbutts.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information when you visit or use our website.

Important note for Australian visitors: Betting Insider Australia is an information-only resource. Online casino games, online pokies/slots, roulette, blackjack and online poker cannot lawfully be provided to customers in Australia under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Licensed Australian operators are limited to sports and race wagering. We do not provide, advertise or facilitate prohibited interactive gambling services, and we do not publish advertisements or links for prohibited or unlicensed interactive gambling services.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily: your name, email address and any message content when you contact us at [email protected].
• Information collected automatically: technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and the time of your visit.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children, and our website is not directed at persons under 18 years of age.

3. Legal Bases for Processing

Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to our processing of your personal data, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — to operate and maintain the security and performance of the website.
• Consent — where you have given consent to the use of cookies or similar technologies for non-essential purposes, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
• Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose information under applicable Australian law, including obligations relating to anti-money laundering administered by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), where applicable.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• respond to your enquiries and communications;
• operate, secure and improve the website;
• analyse aggregated usage patterns to understand how visitors use the website;
• comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not send marketing materials to persons registered with BetStop, the Australian National Self-Exclusion Register, and we do not knowingly facilitate gambling activity of any kind through this website.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Other, non-essential cookies (such as those used for analytics) are only set with your consent. When you first visit, you will be presented with a consent notice that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies and to change your preferences at any time. You may also control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose personal information only where necessary to:

• service providers who assist us in operating the website, under confidentiality obligations;
• regulators or law enforcement authorities where required by law, including the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), AUSTRAC or the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC);
• protect our rights, safety and property.

7. Data Security and Retention

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure or loss. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law, after which it is deleted or de-identified.

8. Your Rights

Australian Privacy Act

Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to:

• access the personal information we hold about you;
• request correction of personal information that is inaccurate or out of date;
• request that we delete personal information in certain circumstances;
• complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles.

GDPR (where applicable)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you also have the right to:

• access, rectify and erase your personal data;
• restrict or object to processing;
• data portability;
• withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
• lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

9. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to requests within a reasonable period and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Responsible Gambling

If gambling is causing problems for you or someone you know, free support is available. For information about self-exclusion, visit the BetStop National Self-Exclusion Register or contact a gambling support service in your state or territory. This website is intended for adults aged 18 or over.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is published on this page with the "Last updated" date shown at the top. Continued use of the website after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.