Last updated: May 2026 — Daniel Reyes, Spikeandearl

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: spikeandearl.com

Owner: Daniel Reyes

This Privacy Policy explains how Spikeandearl ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at spikeandearl.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using spikeandearl.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, please discontinue use of our site immediately.

1. Information We Collect

Spikeandearl.com may collect both personal and non-personal information from users in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
Usage Data: We automatically collect non-identifiable information such as IP addresses, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data about site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

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

To improve the content, functionality, and user experience of spikeandearl.com
To respond to enquiries or messages submitted directly to us
To analyse traffic patterns and understand how visitors interact with our online pokies review content
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To monitor and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity on our platform

3. Cookies Policy

Spikeandearl.com uses cookies to personalise content and to analyse our traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on spikeandearl.com. By continuing to use our site without adjusting your cookie settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

4. Third-Party Links and Partners

Spikeandearl.com publishes reviews of online casinos and pokie games for Australian audiences and may contain affiliate links to third-party gambling operators. When you click on these links, you will be directed to external websites that are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of any third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit. The presence of a link on spikeandearl.com does not constitute an endorsement of that site's privacy or security practices.

5. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse usage of spikeandearl.com. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregated and anonymised form to help us understand audience behaviour and improve our content. These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of such information.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. These rights 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 or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
Right to Object: The right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
GDPR (EU/EEA Users): Users located in the European Economic Area are entitled to rights under the General Data Protection Regulation.
CCPA (California Users): California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal data is collected and to opt out of its sale.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Spikeandearl.com takes reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Spikeandearl.com is intended strictly for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the legal gambling age. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data to our site, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. Your continued use of spikeandearl.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

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

Name: Daniel Reyes
Website: spikeandearl.com
Email: [email protected]

Daniel Reyes is the designated responsible individual for all privacy-related matters at Spikeandearl. We aim to respond to all legitimate enquiries within 30 days of receipt.