Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Illuminating Distractions ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website illuminatingdistractions.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through our site (collectively, the "Website").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily submit forms or contact us
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and timestamp information
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interaction patterns
- Affiliate Data: Information necessary to track affiliate referrals and conversions to online poker operators
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior to improve our Website and user experience
- Tracking affiliate referrals and calculating commissions from poker operators and casinos
- Sending promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent where required)
- Responding to inquiries and customer service requests
- Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions and security incidents
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Marketing and advertising purposes, including retargeting
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos and poker operators for commission purposes
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by third parties for analytics and advertising purposes
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You may refuse cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored on your device. However, blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Website. You can also opt out of specific cookies by contacting us at privacy@illuminatingdistractions.com.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including online poker operators, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
When you click on affiliate links, you leave our Website and enter third-party platforms over which we have no control. Any information you provide to these sites is governed by their respective privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- Australian Residents: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information. You may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
- EU/UK Residents: You have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. You may withdraw consent at any time.
- US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), or similar state laws.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@illuminatingdistractions.com with details of your request.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which we use it:
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Affiliate tracking data: Up to 24 months for commission verification purposes
- Analytics data: Up to 38 months (default Google Analytics retention)
- Log files and technical data: Up to 90 days
Upon request, we will delete personal data unless we are required to retain it by law.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@illuminatingdistractions.com
Website: illuminatingdistractions.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).
Disclaimer: This website is an affiliate information resource for online poker in Australia. We do not provide gambling services directly. Gambling involves risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Please gamble responsibly and only with licensed operators.