Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Essex County Historical Society ("we," "our," or "us") operates essexcountyhistoricalsociety.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all related content, functionality, and services offered in connection with our site (collectively, the "Site").
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 this Site, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms 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, postal address, telephone number, and other identifiers you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our services.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies that identify your device and track your activity on our Site.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information related to casino and gambling affiliate links you click, including referral sources and conversion data.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- To send you promotional materials, updates, and information about affiliated casino and gambling platforms (you may opt out at any time).
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions through third-party casino partners.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior to optimize Site performance.
- To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities for security and fraud prevention purposes.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
- To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. We utilize the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behavior and Site performance through services like Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used by casino partners to track referrals and commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements and promotional content.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. If you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly. You can also opt out of specific tracking services by visiting the applicable third-party opt-out pages.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party casino, gambling, and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. These third-party platforms have their own privacy policies, and we strongly encourage you to review them before providing any personal information or engaging with their services.
We do not control the data collection practices of our affiliated casinos and gambling partners. Your interactions with these sites are subject to their respective privacy policies, terms of service, and responsible gambling policies.
Your Rights
Under Canadian privacy laws, including applicable provincial legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and legitimate business interests.
- Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of marketing communications and non-essential data processing at any time.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable format.
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 fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary depending on the context of the processing and our legal obligations.
Affiliate tracking data and cookies are retained in accordance with affiliate partner requirements and analytics platforms, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
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:
Email: [email protected]
Website: essexcountyhistoricalsociety.com
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your provincial privacy regulator.