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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters at The Aces & Ash. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, make a dining reservation, or inquire about our offline poker lounge and card room.

Effective date: 9 September 2026

Introduction and Scope

Policy Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how The Aces & Ash collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website and in connection with our restaurant and offline poker lounge services. We are committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our website or providing personal information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

The policy applies to all visitors to theacesandash.com and individuals who engage with our services, whether you are booking a table, asking about poker table availability, or joining us for an evening in the card lounge.

Scope of This Policy

This policy covers personal information collected through our website, reservation system, event inquiries, and in-person interactions at our venue, including the card lounge and poker room.

  • It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our site.
  • It covers both online and offline data collection methods.
  • It applies to all individuals, including customers, event attendees, and website visitors.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when making a reservation, inquiring about poker table availability, signing up for our newsletter, or contacting us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in messages. Reservation details such as date, time, party size, and special requests are also collected to complete your booking.

  • Name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in messages.
  • Reservation details such as date, time, party size, and special requests.
  • Payment information is processed by a third-party payment processor and is not stored on our servers.

Reservations can be made via email at [email protected] or phone at +61 409 582 731.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve its functionality.

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs.
  • This information is used to improve website functionality and user experience.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as social media platforms if you interact with our content, or from reservation platforms you use to book a table. This information is limited to what is necessary to provide our services. We may combine this information with data we already have to better serve you.

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your personal information to process reservations, respond to inquiries about our restaurant and offline poker lounge, and manage event bookings.

  • Confirming dining reservations and sending reminders.
  • Handling requests for poker table availability and card lounge access.
  • Providing customer support and addressing complaints.

Communication

With your consent, we may use your contact details to send you updates about our menu, special events, and poker nights.

  • You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  • Transactional emails related to your bookings are not optional.

Legal and Security

We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our terms, and protect the security of our venue and website.

  • Preventing fraud and ensuring the safety of our guests and staff.
  • Complying with Australian laws and regulations.

Improvement and Analytics

We analyze aggregated, non-identifiable data to improve our website, services, and customer experience.

  • Understanding how visitors use our site.
  • Enhancing the functionality of our reservation system.

Disclosure of Information

  1. Service Providers

    We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and managing reservations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide. Examples include payment processors, email service providers, and reservation platforms.

  2. Legal Requirements

    We may disclose personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others. This includes responding to lawful requests from public authorities. We will only disclose the minimum information necessary.

  3. Business Transfers

    In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change. You will have the opportunity to opt out before your information is transferred. The new entity will be required to honor this privacy policy.

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest.
  • Access controls and regular security assessments.
  • Staff training on privacy and data protection.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

  • Reservation data is typically retained for 12 months after the reservation date.
  • Marketing contact details are retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Legal obligations may require longer retention.

Your Rights and Choices

Your Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

  • You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • You may request that we delete your personal information, unless we are required to retain it by law.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section of this policy. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience. We use both session cookies, which are temporary, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Managing Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without essential cookies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

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Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the details below.

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.