Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan McBride, Dewgood

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Dewgood ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Lachlan McBride and accessible at dewgood.net, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By using dewgood.net, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully before continuing to use our site.

1. Who We Are

Dewgood is an independent online casino and pokies review website serving primarily Australian audiences. The site provides editorial content, reviews, and comparisons of online gambling platforms. Dewgood does not operate any gambling services directly. The responsible person for all data-related matters at dewgood.net is Lachlan McBride, the site's owner and author.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit dewgood.net, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, language preferences, and geographic location data at a regional level.
• Voluntary Data: Any information you provide directly, such as your name or email address, if you contact us through a form or email.
• Cookie Data: Information collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information, financial data, or information from individuals under the age of 18.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through dewgood.net is used for the following purposes:

• To analyse website traffic and improve user experience
• To understand which content and reviews are most useful to our audience
• To respond to enquiries or communications sent directly to us
• To comply with applicable legal obligations
• To monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on the site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Dewgood.net uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance browsing functionality and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and gather aggregated data about site usage.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used by third-party affiliate networks to track referrals and conversions related to our casino review links.

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

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Dewgood.net contains links to external gambling operators and casino platforms. These third-party websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data practices of any external sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit via links on dewgood.net.

We may receive affiliate commissions when you click links or register with casino operators featured on our site. This does not affect the price you pay or the personal data you provide to those operators.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, which may include services such as Google Analytics, to monitor traffic and usage patterns on dewgood.net. These services collect anonymised or pseudonymised data and operate under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area and rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. These rights may include:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you
• The right to request correction or deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
• The right to data portability where applicable
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (CCPA)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission of data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on dewgood.net, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Lachlan McBride
• Website: dewgood.net
• Email: privacy@dewgood.net

We aim to respond to all legitimate enquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Policy

Dewgood reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of dewgood.net following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.