Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan McBride, Protectnewcastle

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: protectnewcastle.com

Owner: Lachlan McBride

This Privacy Policy describes how protectnewcastle.com collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our website. By using protectnewcastle.com, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree with these terms, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. About This Website

Protectnewcastle.com is an independent review and information platform focused on online casino services available to Australian audiences. We publish editorial reviews, comparisons, and guides intended for adults aged 18 years and older. We do not operate any gambling services directly, nor do we accept or process wagers of any kind.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit protectnewcastle.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Non-Personal Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information gathered automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies placed on your device during your visit.
• Voluntarily Submitted Information: If you contact us via email or any contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated behavioral data collected through third-party analytics tools to help us understand how visitors interact with our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

Protectnewcastle.com uses collected information for the following purposes:

• To improve website performance, content quality, and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns and audience behavior through analytics platforms
• To respond to direct inquiries or feedback submitted by users
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security threats
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

4. Cookies Policy

Protectnewcastle.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period.

We use cookies for purposes including site functionality, analytics measurement, and where applicable, advertising attribution. You may configure your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on protectnewcastle.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Protectnewcastle.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and other external platforms. These links may be part of affiliate marketing relationships through which protectnewcastle.com may earn referral commissions. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit through links on protectnewcastle.com.

6. Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect and process statistical data about website usage. These services may use cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not sell personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may hold certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing
• GDPR Rights: Users located in the European Economic Area hold rights under the General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA Rights: California residents hold rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to opt out of data sale

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Data Retention and Security

Protectnewcastle.com retains collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Protectnewcastle.com is strictly intended for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately so we may take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected with a revised effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of protectnewcastle.com following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the responsible party directly:

• Responsible Person: Lachlan McBride
• Website: protectnewcastle.com
• Email: [email protected]

Lachlan McBride is the owner and operator of protectnewcastle.com and is the designated point of contact for all privacy-related matters. We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.