Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how chrisherud.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to transparency regarding our data practices. Please read this policy carefully before using our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track your interactions with our Site (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about your browsing behaviour, pages visited, time spent on Site, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring via third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculation when you click through to casino operators
- Site improvement, troubleshooting, and security
- Personalizing your experience and content recommendations
- Sending newsletters or promotional emails (only with your consent)
- Compliance with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour and improve our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals to casino partners and measure conversion rates.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements across the web.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of third-party tracking by using industry opt-out tools or adjusting your privacy settings.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external casino operators, affiliate partners, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. When you click links to casino operators or affiliates, you leave our Site and become subject to their respective privacy policies. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
- New Zealand Users: Under the Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. You may also lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner if you believe your rights have been breached.
- EU/UK Users: Under GDPR, you have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.
- US Users: Depending on your state, you may have rights under CCPA or similar legislation, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of data sales.
- Other Jurisdictions: We comply with applicable privacy laws in your country.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the address below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Generally, we retain:
- Contact information: Until you request deletion or unsubscribe
- Analytics and usage data: Typically 12–24 months
- Affiliate tracking cookies: Duration specified by affiliate partners (usually 30–90 days)
- Legal or compliance data: As required by applicable law
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or would like to lodge a complaint, please contact us:
Email: privacy@chrisherud.com
Website: chrisherud.com
We will respond to your inquiry within 20 working days or as required by applicable law.
Note: This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing it regularly for changes. Your continued use of our Site following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.