Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Speleothemscience.org ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered thereon (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 speleothemscience.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, we may collect personal data including your name, email address, phone number, and location information.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor your activity and preferences on our Site.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our content, including time spent on pages, click patterns, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand Site traffic patterns, user behaviour, and performance metrics.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions, conversions, and referrals to partner casinos and gambling platforms.
- Site Improvement: To enhance functionality, content quality, user experience, and security measures.
- Marketing Communications: To send promotional content, updates, and offers (where permitted by law).
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulations, and industry standards applicable in Australia.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies employed include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality and security.
- Performance Cookies: Track Site usage and measure performance metrics.
- Analytical Cookies: Collect data about visitor behaviour for analytics purposes.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable commission tracking for casino and gambling affiliate partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted content and advertisements.
Opt-Out Options: You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality and your user experience.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including casino platforms, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
These external partners operate independently, and your interactions with them are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not by this Privacy Policy.
Your Rights
As an Australian user, you have rights concerning your personal information under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs):
- Right to access your personal information held by us.
- Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to object to direct marketing communications.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking data may be retained in accordance with contractual obligations and applicable regulations.
When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it. Users may request deletion of their personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@speleothemscience.org
We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days or as required by Australian privacy law. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC at www.oaic.gov.au.