Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how nickiedwardsauthor.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Website") collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise handles your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Website.
Please note: This Website contains affiliate links to online casinos and betting sites. We encourage responsible gambling. If you have gambling concerns, please contact Gambling Help Online (1800 858 858) or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or account registration.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to track your interactions with our Website.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, scroll depth, and other user behaviour analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to affiliate links you click and any referrals to third-party betting sites.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics and performance monitoring
- Tracking affiliate commissions and referral activity
- Improving Website functionality, content, and user experience
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
- Personalising content recommendations based on your interests
Cookie Policy
What are Cookies? Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognise you and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour and Website performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner betting sites and affiliate conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising purposes.
Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect Website functionality. Third-party cookies can typically be disabled through your browser's privacy settings or via opt-out tools provided by advertising networks.
Third-Party Links
This Website contains links to external betting sites, online casinos, and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. Each linked site has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information or creating accounts.
When you click on affiliate links and visit partner websites, those organisations may collect your personal information according to their own privacy policies. We have no control over their data practices, so please proceed at your own discretion.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Law (Privacy Act 1988), you have the following rights:
- Access: You can request access to personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction or update of inaccurate personal information.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications and analytics tracking at any time.
- Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
EU/UK Users: If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to be forgotten and data portability.
US Users: If you are located in the United States, your rights may be governed by applicable state privacy laws, including CCPA (California) and similar regulations.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary depending on the type of information:
- Contact Information: Retained for 2 years after last interaction unless you request deletion.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12-24 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for 90 days to 2 years in accordance with affiliate program requirements.
- Cookies: Retained according to cookie type (essential cookies expire when your session ends; marketing cookies may persist for several months).
You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:
Email: privacy@nickiedwardsauthor.com
Website: nickiedwardsauthor.com
We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days in accordance with Australian Privacy Law.
Complaints: If you believe your privacy has been breached, you can lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.