Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how thelma1898.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Website") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website. By accessing or using thelma1898.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Website includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Website, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Identifiers used to track referrals and affiliate commissions when you click through to our casino partners.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand Website traffic patterns, user behavior, and performance metrics using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to our casino partners and calculate affiliate commissions owed to us.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Website functionality, user experience, content relevance, and service offerings.
- Communications: To respond to your inquiries and send you newsletters or promotional content (if you have opted in).
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and collect usage data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality (e.g., session management).
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior to help us understand how you use our Website.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals and track clicks to casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable third-party advertising and retargeting campaigns.
Cookie Opt-Out: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Website functionality. For more information on cookie management, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
When you click links to casino operators or other affiliates, you leave our Website and enter their platforms. Your interactions with these third parties are governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and certain tracking activities.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly-used format.
New Zealand Privacy Users: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have rights to access and correct your personal information. For EU/UK residents, GDPR provisions apply. For US residents, CCPA and similar state laws may apply.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:
- Personal Contact Data: Retained for as long as you remain subscribed or until you request deletion.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-36 months in aggregated form.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and legal obligations.
- Cookie Data: Expires according to cookie settings (typically 30 days to 2 years).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@thelma1898.com
Website: www.thelma1898.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 business days or as required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date above.