Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Cottage Gourmets ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the cottagegourmets.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which provides information and affiliate links related to Star Casino Australia and other gambling operators.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Automatically Collected Data: Our servers automatically record information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the time and date of your visits.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and track your interactions with our site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including clicks on affiliate links, time spent on pages, and scroll depth.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services;
- To track affiliate commissions and validate referrals to casino partners;
- To conduct website analytics and understand user behavior;
- To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use;
- To prevent fraud and enhance website security;
- To send marketing communications (only with your consent where required).
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and attribute commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to deliver targeted advertising.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to Star Casino Australia and other gambling operators and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites before providing your personal information or engaging with them. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APP) and applicable privacy legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Privacy: You may request restrictions on how we use your information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in emails.
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 other state privacy laws.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and the purposes for which we use it. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain records.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@cottagegourmets.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).