Last updated: 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy sets out how cookies and similar tracking technologies are collected, used, and managed when users access or use the Mindil Beach Casino Resort website. This policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about the handling of personal information.
By continuing to use the website, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy. Where choices about cookie use are available, they are described in section 7.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a device (such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when a website is visited. They allow the website to recognise the device on subsequent visits and to retain certain information about the session or preferences.
In addition to cookies, related technologies may be used, including web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and device identifiers. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to collectively as “cookies”, unless otherwise specified.
3. How Cookies Are Used
Mindil Beach Casino Resort uses cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core operations such as session management, account authentication, and security verification. Without these cookies, services requested by the user cannot be provided. These cookies cannot be disabled through any preference tools provided on the website.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user, such as language preferences or display settings. They are not essential to basic site operation but support a more consistent experience across sessions.
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, including pages visited and any error messages encountered. Data is typically aggregated and used to monitor and improve site performance. These cookies do not directly identify individual users.
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by Mindil Beach Casino Resort or by third-party advertising partners. They are used to deliver content that is relevant to a user’s interests and to measure the effectiveness of communications. They may track browsing activity across other websites.
3.5 Compliance and Security Cookies
Certain cookies are used to support identity verification, fraud detection, session integrity, and responsible gambling measures. These functions form part of applicable Australian regulatory requirements and are necessary for the lawful operation of the services.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use in Australia
Cookie practices at Mindil Beach Casino Resort are governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Australia does not have a standalone cookie consent law.
Under APP 1, entities are required to manage personal information in an open and transparent way. Under APP 5, entities are required to take reasonable steps to notify individuals when personal information is collected, including through cookies and tracking technologies, at or before the time of collection.
Where cookies collect or can be linked to personal information, those practices are subject to the full requirements of the APPs. This Cookie Policy is maintained as part of the obligation to be transparent about data collection.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the website are set by third parties, including analytics providers, advertising networks, and security services. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies. Mindil Beach Casino Resort does not control the cookies placed by third parties and users are encouraged to review the relevant third-party policies directly.
Reasonable steps are taken to ensure that third-party partners engaged by Mindil Beach Casino Resort handle data in a manner consistent with applicable Australian privacy obligations.
6. Cookie Retention Periods
The typical retention periods for cookies used on the website are as follows:
- Strictly necessary: Session duration (deleted on browser close)
- Functional: Up to 12 months
- Performance and analytics: Up to 24 months
- Targeting and advertising: Up to 24 months
- Compliance and security: As required by regulatory obligations
Retention periods may vary depending on the specific cookie and the purpose for which it was set. Where a cookie is no longer required for its stated purpose, it is deleted or anonymised.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
7.1 Preference Centre
Where a cookie preference tool is provided on the website, it may be used to enable or disable non-essential cookie categories. Strictly necessary and compliance-related cookies cannot be disabled through such tools.
7.2 Browser Settings
Cookies may also be managed through browser settings. Most browsers allow users to view, block, or delete cookies. Instructions are generally available through the browser’s help documentation, for example:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
- Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and the ability to access some services.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
For advertising and analytics cookies set by third parties, industry opt-out tools may be available, such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool, where applicable.
8. Cookies and Personal Information
Some cookies used by Mindil Beach Casino Resort may collect or be linked to personal information, including IP addresses, device identifiers, and location data. Where this occurs, such data is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and the requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
If a user is located in a jurisdiction with additional privacy requirements, such as the European Union, additional consent mechanisms may apply when accessing the website.
9. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal obligations. The “Last updated” date at the top of this document indicates when it was last revised. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy or requests to exercise rights in relation to personal information can be submitted through the following channels:
- Privacy enquiries: submit a request through the support section of the account dashboard or use the contact form available on the website.
Complaints regarding the handling of personal information may also be directed to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au if a satisfactory response is not received from Mindil Beach Casino Resort.