Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Essex County Historical Society ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates essexcountyhistoricalsociety.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all its content, functionality, and services offered in connection with our affiliate marketing activities.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using the Site, 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 Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time and date of visits, and length of time spent on pages.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, search queries, and content preferences.
- Device Information: Device type, device identifiers, and mobile network information.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience.
- To conduct analytics and track affiliate marketing performance, including commissions and referral activity.
- To personalize content and recommendations based on your interests and behavior.
- To monitor and analyze Site usage patterns and trends.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and affiliate offers.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity and security issues.
- To market our affiliate partnerships and third-party casino offerings.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, security, and basic operations.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior, Site performance, and aggregate usage statistics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify and track referrals to affiliated casino partners and measure conversion performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising, retargeting, and promotional purposes.
Cookie Opt-Out: You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impact Site functionality. For more information on how to manage cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or your browser's help section.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or operations of these external sites. We do not control and are not liable for third-party privacy policies, data collection practices, or terms of service.
When you click on links to third-party casino operators, you leave our Site and enter their domain. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies and terms before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Gambling involves risk and may not be legal in your jurisdiction.
Your Rights
Depending on your location in Canada, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Canadian Privacy Rights: Under applicable Canadian privacy legislation (including PIPEDA - Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Withdraw consent to the collection and use of your information.
- Request information about our privacy practices and data handling procedures.
- Lodge a complaint with the applicable privacy regulator.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the context of processing and our legal obligations.
Affiliate tracking data and cookies are generally retained for up to 24 months, unless a longer period is required by law or contractual obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
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: privacy@essexcountyhistoricalsociety.com
We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days or as otherwise required by applicable law.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change. We recommend reviewing this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the Site following modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.