Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how deborahvertessy.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are an affiliate website promoting BitStarz and related gambling services. Please read this policy carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily submit them through forms or inquiries.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Cookies: Identifiers stored on your device to track your interactions with our Site.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Site, referral sources, and click-through behaviour.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance tracking to understand user behaviour and improve Site functionality.
- Affiliate tracking to monitor referrals to BitStarz and process commissions.
- Site improvement, personalisation, and content optimisation.
- Marketing and promotional communications (where consent is obtained).
- Fraud prevention and security purposes.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and commission attribution.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and promotional purposes.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
This Site contains links to BitStarz and other third-party gambling operators and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these external sites. We strongly recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their own terms and privacy policies, not this policy.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP), you have the right to:
- Access your personal information held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe your privacy has been breached.
If you are located in the EU or UK, GDPR rights apply. If you are in the US, CCPA rights may apply depending on your location.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Disclaimer: This Site promotes gambling services. Gambling may be illegal in your jurisdiction. We are not responsible for unauthorised access to or use of gambling platforms. Always gamble responsibly and within legal frameworks applicable to your location.