The Hope Center is an editorial and affiliate website focused primarily on iGaming, helping US players find and evaluate the best online casinos USA. Our guides and reviews cover licensing, regulation, game variety, and other factors players should consider when choosing a real-money online casino. We may also cover other affiliate verticals.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. It applies to all visitors to our website.
2. What We Collect
We collect only the information needed to operate the site, provide relevant content, and attribute affiliate commissions:
Contact Information
If you use a contact form, we collect your name and email to respond to inquiries.
Browsing & Device Data
IP address, pages visited, referring website, approximate location, device type, operating system, and browser.
Cookie and tracking IDs, including UTMs, click IDs, and link-out events, used for analytics, ad personalization, and affiliate tracking.
Cookies & Trackers
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to measure traffic, deliver relevant ads, and track clicks for affiliate attribution.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial account numbers, health info, or biometric data.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
Operate and maintain the site.
Prevent fraud or misuse.
Measure traffic and understand content performance.
Improve site usability and content.
Personalize or cap ads where allowed.
Attribute affiliate commissions.
If you provide your email through a contact form, we use it only to respond to your inquiries. You can opt out anytime by emailing us.
4. Cookies & Tracking
Cookies, pixels, and affiliate tracking parameters help us:
Understand how visitors use the site.
Measure and improve performance.
Track clicks and conversions for affiliate programs.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
To opt out of “sale or sharing” under US privacy laws, you can contact us at [email protected]
. We also honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where feasible.
5. Advertising, Analytics & Affiliates
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand traffic and engagement. Ads and affiliate programs may include tracking links to measure clicks and conversions.
Outbound links to casinos or other offers may include affiliate identifiers. If you click or convert, we may receive compensation. This does not increase your cost or affect your experience.
6. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with:
Service providers (hosting, analytics, anti-abuse).
Ad networks and affiliate partners for tracking and attribution.
Legal or compliance authorities if required by law.
We do not sell personal information for money, but we may “share” data for cross-context behavioral advertising and affiliate measurement under applicable US privacy laws.
7. Your Privacy Rights (US States)
California (CPRA)
Access, correct, delete, or request portability of your information.
Opt out of “sale or sharing” for advertising/measurement.
We do not use sensitive personal information.
Non-discrimination for exercising rights.
Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah
Access, correct, delete information where applicable.
Opt out of targeted advertising.
You may appeal if a request is denied by emailing us with “Appeal” in the subject.
Provide sufficient information to verify your identity.
Include “Appeal” in the subject if requesting review of a denied request.
8. Data Retention & Security
We retain data only as long as necessary:
Analytics and tracking: up to 24 months.
Server logs: up to 12 months.
We use HTTPS, access controls, and routine updates to protect data. No system is perfectly secure, so please use caution.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to individuals under 21. Minors should not use the site or submit personal information.
10. Third-Party Links & Disclaimers
We may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review third-party privacy policies before providing any information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above and posting the new policy on this page.
12. Contact
For questions or requests regarding your privacy:
Email: [email protected]
13. Not Legal Advice
This Privacy Policy is informational and not a substitute for legal advice.
