Last updated: 12 September 2025
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://gamblingcosmos.com (“GamblingCosmos”, “we”, “us”, “our”).
We are an independent gambling affiliate website. We do not operate casinos or sportsbooks, and we do not process gambling transactions.
If you register, leave a comment, subscribe, or interact with our site, this Privacy Policy explains how your information is handled.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
3. Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract any location data from images on the website.
4. Cookies & Tracking
GamblingCosmos.com uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve performance, and deliver a better user experience.
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies – required for the basic functioning of the Site (e.g., security, page navigation).
- Analytics Cookies – to understand how visitors use our Site and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies – to track when you click links to third-party gambling operators, so we can measure referrals and commissions.
- Preference Cookies – to remember your settings (e.g., language, display options).
Some cookies are set by third parties, including analytics providers, affiliate partners, and embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube videos). These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing across other sites. We do not control these cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies.
- Delete existing cookies.
- Set preferences for specific sites.
If you block cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly.
For more information, see www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
6. Information We Collect
In addition to comments and cookies, we may collect:
- Contact details (e.g., if you email us or subscribe to our newsletter).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type.
- Affiliate tracking data when you click third-party operator links.
7. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve the site.
- Respond to inquiries.
- Track affiliate referrals.
- Send updates or newsletters (if you opt in).
- Detect spam and abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
8. Who We Share Your Data With
- Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Affiliate partners may receive tracking data when you click their links.
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email tools).
- Authorities if legally required.
9. How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so follow-up comments can be recognized automatically instead of held for moderation.
- For users that register on our site (if any), we store the personal information provided in their profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their information at any time (except the username). Website administrators can also view and edit this information.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained only as long as necessary for reporting and commission purposes.
10. Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request deletion of personal data, except where retention is required for legal, security, or administrative reasons.
To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@gamblingcosmos.com.
11. Children’s Privacy
This site is only intended for users 18 years or older (or 21+ where required by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information, please contact us.
12. International Data Transfers
If you are visiting from outside the UK/EU, note that your information may be transferred internationally. We take steps to ensure your data is handled in compliance with applicable law.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the latest version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
📧 privacy@gamblingcosmos.com
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