Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how cholesteatomasurgery.org ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, including all content, functionality, and services offered (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 or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to recognise you, track your activities, and remember your preferences.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including click streams, time spent on pages, and content engagement metrics.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its functionality
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences
- To track affiliate commissions and monitor performance of linked casino partners
- To send promotional materials, updates, and newsletters (where you have opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
- To prevent fraud, abuse, and security breaches
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the Site and track performance metrics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and calculate affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised advertising and promotional content.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. However, disabling certain cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the Site. Please note that some cookies are necessary for Site functionality and cannot be disabled.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, poker platforms, and other gambling affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through cholesteatomasurgery.org. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
As an Australian user, you have the following rights under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth):
- The right to access personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
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 or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our affiliate program agreements and Australian tax obligations. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: cholesteatomasurgery.org
If you are dissatisfied with our response to your privacy complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.