Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Emerald Nest Counselling ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the emeraldnestcounselling.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site, which provides information and affiliate links related to Stake Casino and other gambling platforms.
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 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, and other contact information you voluntarily provide
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring/exit pages, and browsing patterns
- Affiliate Data: Click-through information, referral tracking, and user interactions with third-party casino links
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To track affiliate commissions and referral performance
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour
- To personalise your experience and deliver relevant content
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
- To communicate with you regarding updates and promotional materials (with your consent)
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognise you and track your activity.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour for site improvement and performance monitoring
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to monitor referrals to third-party casino operators
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookies through your browser settings and refuse non-essential cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You may also opt out of third-party tracking through industry opt-out tools and your browser's "Do Not Track" feature.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to Stake Casino and other gambling platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party websites. When you click on external links and visit third-party sites, their privacy policies apply to any information you provide.
We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. We do not control, endorse, or assume liability for third-party content or practices.
Your Rights
Under Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) and applicable data protection legislation, you may have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if you believe we have breached your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, and reporting requirements. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for 12 months or as required by affiliate agreements with third-party operators.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations. Anonymous and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and business purposes.
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 at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Last Updated: January 2026