Last updated: June 2026 — James Wilson, Startingsober
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Website: startingsober.com
Responsible Party: James Wilson
This Privacy Policy describes how startingsober.com collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using startingsober.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, please discontinue use of this website immediately.
startingsober.com may collect both personally identifiable information and non-personally identifiable information from users in the following ways:
The information collected by startingsober.com is used for the following purposes:
startingsober.com uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. Cookies help us understand how users interact with our content and allow certain features to function correctly. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of startingsober.com.
We may also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies in conjunction with cookies to gather aggregated data about site usage.
startingsober.com uses third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to collect and analyse information about how visitors use our website. These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is processed in an aggregated, anonymised form and is used solely to improve our content and user experience. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
startingsober.com publishes reviews and recommendations related to PayID pokies platforms and online casinos available in Australia. Our website contains links to third-party websites and casino operators. Please be aware that once you leave startingsober.com, we have no control over the privacy practices or content of external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. startingsober.com accepts no responsibility or liability for the data practices of external platforms.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), residents of the European Economic Area have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of their personal data. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of data sales.
Although startingsober.com primarily serves the Australian market, we respect these rights for all users globally. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly using the details below.
startingsober.com retains collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
startingsober.com is intended solely for users aged 18 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has submitted personal data to our site, we will take prompt steps to delete that information.
James Wilson and the team at startingsober.com reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible party directly:
James Wilson is the author and owner of startingsober.com and is responsible for all privacy-related matters pertaining to this website. We are committed to addressing all legitimate enquiries in a timely and transparent manner.