Last updated: May 2026 — Lachlan Drummond, Medinacandle

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: medinacandle.com

Responsible Person: Lachlan Drummond

This Privacy Policy explains how medinacandle.com collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our website. By continuing to use medinacandle.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue your use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

medinacandle.com is an independent online casino review website operated by Lachlan Drummond, providing Australian users with editorial content, casino reviews, bonus comparisons, and responsible gambling guidance. We are not a casino operator and do not process financial transactions on behalf of any gambling platform.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit medinacandle.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookie Data: Preferences and session data stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Voluntarily Submitted Data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated behavioural data collected through third-party analytics tools to help us understand how users interact with our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

medinacandle.com uses collected data for the following purposes:

• To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our website.
• To monitor and analyse traffic patterns and audience behaviour.
• To respond to enquiries submitted directly to Lachlan Drummond or the medinacandle.com team.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under Australian law and international data protection frameworks.
• To serve relevant advertising content through third-party affiliate and advertising partners.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

medinacandle.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous usage statistics via tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising Cookies: Placed by third-party advertising and affiliate partners to deliver relevant promotional content.

You may disable or manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of medinacandle.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosure

medinacandle.com contains links to third-party websites, including licensed online casino operators. When you click on these links, you will be subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website before submitting personal information.

medinacandle.com participates in affiliate marketing programmes and may receive compensation when users register or deposit at recommended casinos. This does not influence our editorial independence.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar services to collect anonymised data about user behaviour on medinacandle.com. This data helps us improve our content and services. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com.

7. Your Rights — GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to the processing of your data.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Data Security

medinacandle.com implements reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

medinacandle.com is intended solely for users aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to our website, please contact us immediately so we may take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

medinacandle.com reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: Lachlan Drummond
• Website: medinacandle.com
• Email: privacy@medinacandle.com

We will endeavour to respond to all enquiries within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.