Last Updated: 30 May 2025
This Cookies Policy (“Policy”) sets out the binding terms governing the deployment, classification, and user control of cookies and comparable tracking technologies on the website operated by The Oz Gameroom at https://theozgameroom.com (“Website”).
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a user’s device—such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet—when visiting a website. These files may contain identifiers, session information, or configuration data. Cookies are used to support essential technical functions, store user preferences, track browsing activity, enable analytics, and facilitate advertising attribution.
This Policy is issued in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. It forms part of the terms applicable to all users of the Website and must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
Use of the Website constitutes acknowledgement of and agreement to the terms of this Policy. If you do not accept the terms of this Policy, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website.
Cookies are deployed on the Website only where a lawful basis exists under Australian privacy law. Essential cookies—those required for core functionality, platform security, or system stability—are exempt from consent requirements. All other categories of cookies require prior, informed, and verifiable user consent obtained through a compliant consent mechanism.
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Technical operation and platform integrity | Implied operational necessity; consent not required |
| Preference retention and interface customisation | Express and informed user consent required |
| Performance measurement and analytics tracking | Consent required before deployment |
| Behavioural advertising | Prior user opt-in required; consent via certified CMP |
| Affiliate referral and conversion attribution | Consent required prior to activation of affiliate tracking |
Cookies deployed on the Website are classified based on their function and legal significance as follows:
| Category | Description | Consent Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for session continuity, platform security, and system-level operability | No |
| Functional Cookies | Support retention of settings such as language, layout preferences, and device-specific configurations | Yes |
| Analytics Cookies | Measure usage patterns, behavioural flows, and performance characteristics for internal optimisation | Yes |
| Advertising Cookies | Enable delivery of targeted advertisements, frequency capping, and interaction reporting | Yes |
| Affiliate Tracking Cookies | Attribute actions and conversions to verified affiliate sources for contractual or marketing purposes | Yes |
| Unclassified Cookies | Cookies detected on the Website but pending formal classification or inventory review | Yes |
Non-essential cookies are not deployed unless and until user consent has been validly obtained.
The Website employs CookieYes, a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP), to ensure lawful and auditable deployment of non-essential cookies.
This CMP is fully integrated and mandatory for all non-essential cookie consent.
The Website may use third-party tracking for analytics, advertising, session monitoring, and affiliate attribution. These require valid user consent prior to activation.
| Technology | Provider | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Facebook Pixel | Meta Platforms, Inc. | Tracks conversions and user engagement; enables remarketing and audience segmentation |
| Microsoft Clarity | Microsoft Corporation | Captures anonymised session replays and heatmaps for behavioural analysis |
| Microsoft UET Tag | Microsoft Corporation | Tracks user activity for campaign performance reporting |
| Affiliate Conversion Tags | Approved affiliate networks | Attributes referral activity and validates partner compensation under agreements |
All providers restrict data use to defined purposes and implement security consistent with Australian Privacy Principles. No personally identifiable info is disclosed without direct user agreement.
Users may modify or withdraw consent to any non-essential cookie category anytime via the CookieYes interface accessible on the Website.
Consent changes take immediate effect. Cookies or tracking linked to withdrawn categories are disabled automatically.
Withdrawal does not affect lawfulness of prior processing based on consent before revocation.
Users may also control cookies through their browser settings. Official guides for major browsers:
| Browser | Support Resource |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050 |
| Mozilla Firefox | https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox |
| Safari | https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac |
| Microsoft Edge | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies |
| Opera | https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies |
Disabling essential cookies may impair Website functionality or access to secure features.
The Website may use Local Shared Objects (“Flash Cookies”) to store data for embedded content, interface preferences, or media playback.
You can manage or disable Flash Cookies via Adobe's Flash Player Settings Manager: https://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager07.html
Disabling these may affect media functionality or user settings.
Where consented, advertising technologies may deliver personalised content, manage frequency caps, and measure sponsored content effectiveness.
Such technologies may track behaviour across sessions/devices for profiling. We do not share identifiers like names or emails with ad platforms unless explicitly authorised.
All advertising complies with the Spam Act 2003 (Cth), Microsoft and Google advertising policies, and contractual data limitations.
This Policy may be amended to reflect legal, operational, or technological changes. The “Last Updated” date shows the current version’s effective date, superseding prior versions.
Users should review this Policy regularly. Continued use means acceptance of updates.
Questions or concerns regarding this Policy or cookie use should be directed to:
The Oz Gameroom
📧 support@theozgameroom.com
🌐 https://theozgameroom.com