Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Early Modern Studies ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the earlymodernstudies.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dedicated to online pokies reviews and affiliate promotions.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletters, or account registrations, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your IP address when you access our website for security and analytics purposes.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, track user preferences, and support affiliate marketing functions.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, time spent, referring sources, and click patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behavior and improve website performance
- Tracking affiliate commissions and validating referrals to partner casinos
- Personalizing content and recommendations
- Improving site functionality, security, and user experience
- Communicating with you via email regarding updates or promotional content (where you've opted in)
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses several types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to our casino partners for commission purposes.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool on the website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, affiliate networks, and external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these external sites. When you click on links to partner casinos or other third parties, their own privacy policies apply. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and applicable privacy legislation, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
If you are located in the EU or UK, GDPR rights apply. If in the United States, CCPA and applicable state privacy laws apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Analytics data is generally aggregated and anonymized after 24 months.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.
This Privacy Policy is effective from 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any changes.