Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
First Wave Surfing ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates firstwavesurfing.com.au. 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 (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletters, or account registrations, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, scrolls, and engagement metrics.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Site and services
- To track affiliate referrals and commission structures with partner casinos and gambling platforms
- To conduct analytics and understand Site usage patterns
- To improve, personalise, and enhance your experience on the Site
- To send you promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent where required)
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Allow us to measure and analyse Site performance and user behaviour.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals to partner casinos and gambling platforms for affiliate commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised advertising and content recommendations.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including casinos, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We do not control their content, policies, or data collection practices. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached the Privacy Act
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of our partnership agreements and relevant accounting periods. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to lodge a complaint, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by the Privacy Act.