Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan Drummond, Chicagonewstar

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Chicagonewstar (chicagonewstar.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website. Chicagonewstar is an independent review platform providing information and editorial analysis of PayID pokies sites and online casino operators available to Australian players in 2026.

By accessing or using chicagonewstar.com, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with chicagonewstar.com:

Automatically collected data: IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent on pages, and device identifiers.
Cookies and tracking data: Information gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookies section below.
Voluntarily submitted data: Any information you choose to provide when contacting us directly, such as your name and email address.
Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised behavioural data collected through third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our site.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. Our content is intended solely for adults of legal gambling age in their respective jurisdiction.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected by chicagonewstar.com is used for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve our website and editorial content.
To analyse user behaviour and website traffic patterns through analytics tools.
To respond to enquiries or support requests submitted directly to us.
To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Chicagonewstar.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the website.
Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with chicagonewstar.com, including services such as Google Analytics.
Preference cookies: Used to remember your settings and improve your experience on return visits.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Chicagonewstar.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and PayID payment providers. These links may be affiliate links through which we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Third-party services integrated into our site, such as analytics providers and advertising networks, may independently collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

Right of access: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Right to object: The right to object to certain types of data processing.
CCPA rights: California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Chicagonewstar.com does not sell personal information.
GDPR rights: Users in the European Economic Area have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information collected through chicagonewstar.com. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of chicagonewstar.com following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person for chicagonewstar.com:

Responsible Person: Lachlan Drummond
Website: chicagonewstar.com
Email: privacy@chicagonewstar.com

Lachlan Drummond is the author and owner of Chicagonewstar and is responsible for all editorial content and data handling practices described in this policy. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.