Privacy Policy
This privacy policy is established to explain how and why personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you use koala88's online services on koala88.games. This policy applies to all players and visitors accessing our Australian-facing platform. Effective date: 1 January 2025.
Who We Are
OBSERVE: The legal operator of koala88.games provides gambling services to users in Australia. Contact and company details are reviewed against available important data.
- Legal Entity: Due to public registry information not being specified, koala88.games operates its services in Australia as the data controller for purposes of this privacy policy. Any additional registration or licensure details, when available, will be published here in compliance with AU law.
- Contact Address: Legal and mailing addresses are not specified in current public data. If required under Australian law or should these details change, the information will be updated and made available on this page.
- Data Protection Contact: For privacy and data protection matters, users may contact: Harper Jones (Data Protection Contact), by submitting inquiries through our official website. If a designated Data Protection Officer (DPO) is appointed, updated details will be published accordingly.
What Personal Data We Collect
OBSERVE: koala88.games collects personal data to provide services as required by Australian law and industry standards.
- Personal Identification Data: Name, date of birth, address, email, telephone number, and identity documents as required for verification (KYC/AML) purposes.
- Technical Data: IP address, device information, browser data, access logs, and operating system details.
- Account & Payment Data: Bank account or card details, transaction records, payment provider identifiers, and withdrawal or deposit history.
- Behavioral Data: Betting and gaming history, navigation data, site interactions (clicks, actions), and responsible gambling tools usage.
- Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, persistent cookies, third-party cookies, and similar web technologies for analytical, functional, and marketing purposes (see "Cookies & Tracking Technologies" below).
EXPAND -> REFLECT: Collection is limited to data necessary for legitimate purposes within Australian legal framework, with enhanced measures for sensitive and financial data.
Legal Basis for Processing
OBSERVE: Australian law (Privacy Act 1988 & AU Gambling Codes) and industry standards require explicit legal justification for any processing of personal information.
- User Consent: Obtained for activities not strictly necessary for service provision, such as marketing communications or use of non-essential cookies.
- Contract Fulfillment: Collection and use of data is necessary to establish and manage user accounts, process payments, provide customer support, and enable participation in gaming activities.
- Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with statutory and regulatory duties, including anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC) verification, responsible gambling obligations, and reporting to Australian authorities.
- Legitimate Interests: Data processed to maintain platform security, prevent fraud, monitor service performance, perform analytics, protect legal rights, and pursue operational efficiency-balancing interests against user privacy rights.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: koala88.games only relies on the minimum necessary legal bases as set out above. Specific grounds and justifications for each processing activity are available upon request, ensuring maximum transparency.
Regional Compliance Note: All processing is conducted in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and relevant federal/state gambling legislation as of 2025.
Purpose of Processing
OBSERVE: Collected data supports regulated and efficient operation of koala88.games for Australian users.
- Account Creation & Management: To register, identify, and verify users, and maintain customer records for compliance and service access.
- Gaming Services: To deliver licensed gambling services, process deposits and withdrawals, and administer prizes.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, conduct security audits, optimize platform stability and develop new features according to user needs.
- Marketing & Communication: To send service updates, personalized offers, promotional material, and inform users about changes to services, subject to user consent.
- Compliance & Risk Mitigation: To comply with legal requirements, prevent fraud, enforce responsible gambling protocols, and respond to governmental or regulatory inquiries.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: All processing purpose statements include protective measures and user control options aligned with AU privacy and gambling regulations.
Disclosure & Sharing
OBSERVE: koala88.games may share data with third parties strictly as required by law, to fulfill service functions, or when authorized by the user.
- Payment Partners & Financial Institutions: User data shared for the purpose of processing payments, withdrawing winnings, preventing transactional fraud, and complying with financial regulations.
- Service Providers: Specialized third-party vendors, including IT support, cloud hosting, analytics, mailing providers, and identity verification services-bound by confidentiality and data privacy agreements.
- Regulatory Authorities: Data may be disclosed to Australian regulators, government authorities, or law enforcement if required for compliance with legal obligations, investigations, or court orders.
- Affiliates & Marketing Networks: With explicit user consent, select information may be shared for co-branded promotions and marketing by trusted partners. No data is sold to third parties for unrelated marketing.
Protective Clauses: All recipients of personal data are contractually obligated to handle information in accordance with Australian privacy laws and koala88.games policies.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: No cross-border data sharing for marketing occurs without express user consent; all mandated disclosures are limited in scope and duration as required by law.
International Transfers
OBSERVE: Some service providers or technical infrastructure supporting koala88.games may operate outside Australia.
- Regions/Data Destinations: Data may be processed or accessed in countries including (but not limited to) the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Singapore, where technical hosting or transaction partners are based.
- Protection Mechanisms: Whenever personal data is transferred internationally, koala88.games employs industry-standard safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) consistent with Australian Privacy Principle 8
- Robust technical and organizational security measures, such as encryption at rest and in transit
- Careful vetting and ongoing monitoring of overseas service providers
EXPAND -> REFLECT: In the absence of an adequacy decision, koala88.games ensures contractual guarantees for all international recipients, in line with regulatory requirements as of 2025.
Data Retention
OBSERVE: Retention of data is in line with Australian legislative requirements, gambling regulations, and industry best practices.
- Personal and Account Data: Retained no longer than 5 years after account closure or final transaction, as required by anti-money laundering and financial record-keeping regulations.
- Payment and Transaction Data: Held for up to 5 years post-transaction for audit, tax, and regulatory purposes.
- Cookies and Technical Data: Retention for technical logs and cookies varies by function, from immediate deletion at session end (session cookies) to up to 2 years (analytical cookies), unless user settings specify otherwise.
- Deletion Criteria: Data is deleted or anonymized upon:
- User request (subject to conflicting legal obligations)
- Expiration of statutory retention periods
- When data is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected
EXPAND -> REFLECT: Where conflicting legal obligations exist, koala88.games will retain the minimum required information consistent with AU legal and regulatory requirements as of 2025.
Your Rights
OBSERVE: Australian Privacy Principles entitle all users of koala88.games to exercise control over their personal information.
- Right of Access: Request details of personal data held and how it is processed.
- Right to Correction: Request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Deletion: Request erasure of data in accordance with legal and regulatory restrictions.
- Restriction of Processing: Ask for processing to be limited under specific circumstances (e.g., contesting data accuracy).
- Objection: Object to data processing for certain purposes, such as direct marketing (even if previously consented).
- Data Portability: Request transfer of personal information to another service provider, where technically feasible.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing or optional processing activities at any time, with effect for future processing.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: All rights may be exercised by contacting Harper Jones or through available user account settings, except where legal exemptions apply (for example, ongoing fraud investigations or regulatory holds as of 2025).
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
OBSERVE: koala88.games uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for essential platform functions, analytics, and marketing purposes in compliance with AU laws.
- Session Cookies: Temporary files essential for core user authentication and security; deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period (up to 2 years); used for remembering preferences and login status.
- Third-Party Cookies: Placed by partners or service providers to support analytics, advertising, and social media integration; subject to user consent and transparent third-party privacy policies.
- Cookie Purposes:
- Functional (essential platform performance)
- Analytical (usage tracking, service improvement)
- Advertising (tailored promotional content, subject to consent)
- Management of Cookies: Users may manage or disable cookies at any time using browser settings or, where available, via an internal preference panel within koala88.games. Disabling certain cookies may limit access to some features.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: koala88.games ensures cookie use is transparent and always in accordance with user preferences and relevant 2025 Australian legal standards.
Data Security
OBSERVE: koala88.games implements leading-edge measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal and financial information.
- Encryption: All data transmitted to and from koala88.games is protected using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology and industry-standard encryption protocols, both in transit and at rest.
- Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized staff under role-based permissions, with audit mechanisms in place to record access and usage.
- Regular Audits: Ongoing independent security reviews and vulnerability assessments are performed on our systems.
- Organizational Practices: Mandatory data protection training for all staff, incident response planning, and robust internal procedures for data handling and breach detection.
EXPAND -> REFLECT: Security measures are continually enhanced to meet evolving threats and are fully compliant with AU requirements and industry best practices in 2025.
Complaints & Contacts
OBSERVE: koala88.games encourages users to promptly report concerns regarding data protection.
- Contact for Inquiries: All privacy requests and complaints can be directed to: Harper Jones (Data Protection Contact), via the feedback interface on koala88.games.
- Complaint Procedure:
- Submit your inquiry or complaint through the provided contact method. All concerns will be investigated and responded to within appropriate timeframes as dictated by AU law.
- If you are unsatisfied with the outcome or response, you have the right to escalate your complaint to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or other relevant authority.
Protective Clause: All privacy complaints and requests are processed confidentially, in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles effective in 2025.
Updates
OBSERVE: koala88.games reserves the right to update this privacy policy in alignment with evolving legal, operational, or technical requirements.
- Notification of Changes: All significant changes will be notified via prominent announcements on the official website and/or direct email to registered users prior to the changes becoming effective.
- User Responsibility: Users are expected to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
- Last Revision Date: 1 January 2025
EXPAND -> REFLECT: All future updates will reflect new regulatory requirements or platform enhancements for Australian users, with changes tracked and archived for reference.