Is Stake safe to use for Australian investors?

Yes, Stake is regulated by ASIC and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence. Client funds are held in trust, separate from the company's own funds.

How does the platform make money if US trading is commission-free?

Revenue is generated primarily through a foreign exchange fee of approximately 0.7% when converting Australian dollars to US dollars.

Can I invest in LICs and ETFs through digital investment platforms?

Yes. Listed investment companies and exchange-traded funds listed on the ASX are available through most modern investment platforms.

Does the platform provide personal financial advice or super guidance?

No. Modern self-directed investment platforms do not provide personal financial advice or super guidance.

What are the tax implications of self-directed investing for Australians?

Any capital gains made through share investments are subject to Australian Capital Gains Tax. If you hold an asset for more than 12 months, you may be eligible for the 50% CGT discount.

How does Stake compare to traditional options like CommSec for Aus investors?

Both Stake and established options like CommSec are designed for retail investors, but they differ in important ways around pricing, features, and market access.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

All Occasions Specialty Cakes ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates alloccasionsspecialitycakes.com.au. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly in relation to our Stake affiliate services.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources, and clickstream data.
Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to affiliate referrals, conversions, and commission tracking.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

Conducting analytics and tracking website performance.
Managing affiliate relationships and tracking referrals to partner casinos.
Improving user experience and site functionality.
Sending marketing communications (with your consent).
Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud.
Processing payments and affiliate commissions.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We use:

Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns and website performance.
Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions for partner casinos.
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.

You may opt-out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by contacting us directly. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casino and gambling affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of linked sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Your Rights

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

Access your personal information held by us.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt-out of marketing communications.
Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

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

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Affiliate tracking data may be retained longer in accordance with affiliate program agreements and financial reporting obligations. Once data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@alloccasionsspecialitycakes.com.au

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe in accordance with applicable Australian privacy legislation.