Privacy Policy
1. Who we are & what this policy covers
Welcome to Hermit Thrush Brewery (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Our website, https://www.hermitthrushbrewery.com/ (the “Site”), provides guides, reviews, and resources about online gaming brands and other affiliate services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our Site, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.
2. What we collect
We collect limited information when you interact with our Site:
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Browsing and device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, time on site, and approximate location.
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Cookies and tracking data: small files or identifiers used for analytics, advertising, and affiliate link tracking (for example, click IDs or UTMs).
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Contact details: We do not run newsletters, comment sections, or contact forms. If you reach out directly by email, we will receive the information you choose to provide.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, health data, or financial account numbers.
3. How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
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Run and maintain our Site.
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Monitor traffic and measure performance.
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Improve our content and user experience.
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Prevent abuse, fraud, or security issues.
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Provide advertising and limit how often you see the same ad.
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Attribute affiliate commissions when you click outbound links to partner sites.
4. Cookies & tracking
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand site traffic, measure ad performance, and track affiliate referrals.
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Analytics cookies help us see which pages are most popular.
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Advertising cookies help show more relevant ads and limit repeats.
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Affiliate cookies record when you click our outbound links so partners can credit us if you sign up or make a purchase.
You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Many browsers also support signals like Global Privacy Control (GPC), which we honor as an opt-out where feasible.
5. Advertising, analytics & affiliates
We partner with analytics providers, ad networks, and affiliate networks. These partners may use cookies or pixels to understand your activity across sites.
Outbound links on our Site often contain affiliate IDs. If you click and later register or transact on a partner site, we may receive a commission.
6. Sharing of information
We may share limited information with:
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Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, anti-fraud tools).
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Advertising and affiliate partners (for ad delivery and commission tracking).
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Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
We do not sell your personal information.
7. Data retention & security
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Retention: Analytics data is typically kept for up to 24 months. Server logs may be retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate cookies usually expire within 30–90 days.
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Security: We use HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular system updates. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
8. Children’s privacy
Our Site is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the legal age required to access online gaming content in their region. If you believe a minor has provided information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Third-party links & disclaimers
Our Site contains links to external sites, including affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email:
[email protected]
12. Not legal advice
This Privacy Policy is provided for transparency and information purposes. It is not legal advice.