Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

Welcome to alacongress.com (the "Site"), an independent affiliate website providing reviews and information about VegasStars Casino and other online gambling operators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using this Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. You must be 18 years or older to use this Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact details: your name and email address, if you contact us or subscribe to updates;
• Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system;
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the Site, referral sources, and click activity (including clicks on affiliate links);
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device as described in our Cookie Policy below.

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. We do not collect payment information or gambling account details — these are handled directly by the casino operators you choose to visit.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics: to understand how visitors use the Site and improve content, structure, and performance;
• Affiliate tracking: to attribute referrals to casino operators (including VegasStars Casino) so we can receive commissions. This is how the Site is funded, at no cost to you;
• Site improvement: to maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance the user experience;
• Communication: to respond to enquiries you send us;
• Legal compliance: to meet our obligations under applicable law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookie Policy

The Site uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the Site to function properly;
• Analytics cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) to measure traffic and usage patterns in aggregated form;
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: placed when you click links to casino operators, allowing the operator to identify that you were referred by us;
• Preference cookies: to remember your settings and choices.

Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality, but will not prevent you from accessing our content.

Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to third-party websites, including VegasStars Casino and other gambling operators with which we have affiliate relationships. When you click these links and leave our Site, you are subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third parties.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any casino or gambling site before providing personal information or creating an account.

Your Rights

Australian users: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections, and make a complaint about our handling of your information. Complaints may also be lodged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

EU/UK visitors: If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object or withdraw consent.

US visitors: If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe (generally within 30 days).

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact details are retained while your enquiry is active and for up to 12 months afterwards;
• Analytics and usage data are retained in aggregated or anonymised form for up to 26 months;
• Cookie data is retained in accordance with the expiry periods set in your browser or by the relevant cookie.

When personal information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to securely delete or de-identify it.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to access or correct your personal information, or want to make a privacy complaint, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@alacongress.com
Website: alacongress.com

We aim to acknowledge all privacy enquiries within 5 business days and resolve complaints within 30 days.

Please gamble responsibly. For support in Australia, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858.