- Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to the website operated by The Ville Resort-Casino. It sets out the types of cookies and similar tracking technologies used on the website, the purposes for which they are used, and the options available to users for managing cookie preferences.
By accessing or continuing to use the website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where consent is required, it will be obtained through the mechanisms described in this document.
This policy should be read in conjunction with the Privacy Policy of The Ville Resort-Casino, which provides further detail on how personal information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
- What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on a user’s device by a website when that website is visited. They are used to enable websites to function correctly, to remember user preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is used.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, and session identifiers. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to collectively as cookies.
Cookies may be set either directly by The Ville Resort-Casino (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers operating on its behalf (third-party cookies). Cookies may be session-based, meaning they expire when the browser is closed, or persistent, meaning they remain on the device for a defined period.
- Categories of Cookies Used
The Ville Resort-Casino uses cookies in the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and session management. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the website.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices made by the user, such as language preferences or display settings. They are used to provide a consistent and, where applicable, personalised experience across sessions. Disabling these cookies may affect the availability or performance of certain features.
3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how users interact with the website, including which pages are visited, how long users remain on each page, and any error messages encountered. The data collected is aggregated and used to improve the performance and usability of the website. These cookies are not used to identify individual users.
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content that is relevant to the interests of the user and to measure the effectiveness of communications. They may be set by third-party advertising networks. The Ville Resort-Casino does not use these cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
- Legal Basis for Cookie Use in Australia
Australia does not have a standalone cookie-consent law equivalent to those in certain other jurisdictions. However, the collection and use of personal information through cookies is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
Where cookies collect information that constitutes personal information under Australian law, that information must be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles. This includes providing clear notice of what information is collected, the purposes for which it is collected, and the circumstances in which it may be disclosed to third parties.
Users have the right to request access to personal information held about them and to request correction of that information, in accordance with the Privacy Policy of The Ville Resort-Casino and applicable law.
- Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on the website of The Ville Resort-Casino are set by third-party providers, including analytics platforms and advertising networks. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which are independent of this Cookie Policy.
The Ville Resort-Casino does not control the data practices of third-party providers and recommends that users review the relevant third-party policies directly. Third-party cookies used on the website may include those associated with analytics services. No third-party provider is authorised by The Ville Resort-Casino to use data collected through the website for purposes other than those described in this policy.
- Managing Cookie Preferences
Users may manage cookie preferences through the following means:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow users to view, block, or delete cookies through the browser’s settings or preferences menu. Instructions for managing cookies vary by browser and version. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the website and may prevent access to certain features.
6.2 On-Site Preference Controls
Where available, The Ville Resort-Casino provides on-site controls that allow users to accept all cookies, customise preferences by category, or withdraw previously given consent. These controls are accessible through the cookie consent interface presented upon first visit to the website or as otherwise indicated on the site.
6.3 Withdrawal of Consent
Users who have previously provided consent to the use of non-essential cookies may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to withdrawal.
To withdraw consent, users may update their preferences through the on-site controls or contact The Ville Resort-Casino using the details provided in Section 8 of this policy.
- Retention of Cookie Data
The retention period for data collected through cookies varies depending on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser session ends. Persistent cookies remain on the device for the period specified at the time of placement, after which they expire automatically. Users may delete persistent cookies at any time through their browser settings.
Data collected through performance and analytics cookies is retained in aggregated form for internal reporting purposes. Personal information collected through cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, in accordance with the Privacy Policy of The Ville Resort-Casino and applicable legal requirements.
- Contact and Enquiries
Questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, or requests relating to personal information collected through cookies, may be directed to The Ville Resort-Casino through the official contact channels listed on the website.
Enquiries will be handled within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with obligations under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
- Updates to This Policy
The Ville Resort-Casino may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website following the publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.