Is the Stake platform legal and regulated for Australian users?

Yes. The investment trading arm, operated through Hellostake, holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL), regulated by ASIC.

What are the fees involved when using Stake for trading?

Stake offers commission-free trading on standard listed transactions. Foreign exchange fees apply when converting AUD to USD for US security purchases.

How does the Stake referral program work?

The referral program allows existing users to invite new members using a unique referral link and earn rewards when qualifying criteria are met.

Can I use Stake on my mobile phone?

Absolutely. Stake offers fully-featured mobile apps available for both iOS and Android devices.

What is the minimum amount to get started on Stake?

Thanks to fractional share functionality, you can begin investing with as little as $10 AUD.

How do I withdraw my earnings from Stake?

Withdrawing earnings is straightforward and governed by a clearly documented withdrawal policy. Funds are typically transferred within 2-5 business days.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Bayside Blues Festival ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates baysidebluesfestival.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal information in connection with our Site and affiliate services related to online gambling platforms such as Stake.

Please note: Our Site contains links to third-party gambling operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their individual privacy policies before engaging with their services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you voluntarily submit contact forms or sign up for communications.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and referring/exit pages.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to recognize your device and track your interactions with the Site.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and other browsing behavior.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Website analytics to understand user behavior and improve the Site experience.
Affiliate tracking to monitor referrals, conversions, and commission calculations for our gambling affiliate partners.
Site improvement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
Complying with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
Marketing and promotional communications (only with your consent).

Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to improve the Site and understand traffic patterns.
Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to third-party gambling operators and track conversions for commission purposes.
Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.

You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by contacting us. However, disabling essential cookies may impact Site functionality. Third-party partners may also set their own cookies; consult their privacy policies for opt-out options.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external gambling operators (including Stake) and affiliate partners. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, terms, or content. We strongly encourage you to review their individual privacy policies and terms of service before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Any information you provide to third parties is governed by their own privacy policies, not this Policy.

Your Rights

Under Australian Privacy Law (Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)), you have the right to:

Request access to personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt out of marketing communications.
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Note: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are in the United States, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state privacy laws. Please contact us to discuss your specific rights.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for 30–90 days. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual retention requirements.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or want to lodge a complaint, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@baysidebluesfestival.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2026. We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site.