Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Polaris Institute collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://www.polarisinstitute.org/ (the “Site”).

We keep this simple: we are an editorial affiliate website that reviews and compares online gambling platforms, including USDT casinos (sites that accept Tether, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar). We do not operate casinos or accept bets. Instead, we provide information, reviews, and affiliate links to third-party operators.

1. Who we are & what this policy covers

Polaris Institute is an informational publisher focused on iGaming and related affiliate industries. We write guides, reviews, and comparisons, particularly about USDT casinos and other online platforms that accept cryptocurrency.

This Privacy Policy covers:

• What data we collect when you use our Site.
• How we use and share that data.
• Your privacy choices and rights under US state laws.

2. What we collect

We collect limited categories of information:

• Browsing & device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent, referring/exit pages, approximate location, and cookie or device identifiers.
• Cookies & tracking data: Affiliate click IDs, campaign parameters (like UTMs), and link-out events used to track referrals.
• Advertising & analytics data: Anonymous or pseudonymous identifiers from ad networks and analytics tools.

We do not collect sensitive categories of personal data (such as health, financial account numbers, government IDs, or biometric data).

We do not offer user accounts, subscription services, or on-site purchases.

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain our Site.
• Prevent abuse, fraud, or security issues.
• Measure traffic and improve our content.
• Attribute affiliate commissions when you click links and sign up with partner sites.
• Personalize or limit the number of ads you see.

4. Cookies & tracking

Cookies and pixels are small files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Understand how visitors use our Site.
• Measure performance of our pages and affiliate links.
• Serve or limit ads.

You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. To opt out of targeted advertising or affiliate measurement “sharing,” you may also contact us at [email protected].

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where technically feasible.

5. Advertising, analytics & affiliates

We use common analytics and advertising services (such as Google Analytics or ad networks) to understand traffic and deliver ads.

When you click an affiliate link, a tracking code is added so the operator knows you came from our Site. If you register or deposit with that operator, we may earn a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or the offer you receive.

6. Sharing of information

We share information only in limited ways:

• Service providers: Hosting, analytics, and anti-abuse/security vendors.
• Affiliate & ad partners: To track referrals and deliver relevant ads.
• Legal reasons: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

We do not sell personal information for money. However, we may “share” information as defined under California law, for purposes of targeted advertising and affiliate measurement.

7. Your privacy rights (US states)

Depending on your state (including CA, VA, CO, CT, UT), you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we have about you.
• Request deletion of your information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Opt out of targeted advertising or “sale/share” of data.
• Receive a copy (portability) of your data.
• Appeal if we deny a request (email us with “Appeal” in the subject).
• Be free from discrimination for exercising your rights.

We do not collect or use “sensitive personal information.”

To exercise your rights, email [email protected]
. We may take steps to verify your request before acting on it.

8. Data retention & security

• Server logs are kept for about 12 months.
• Analytics data is typically kept for up to 24 months.
• Affiliate tracking data may be kept as long as necessary to reconcile commissions.

We use reasonable safeguards (HTTPS encryption, access controls, software updates). No system is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee complete security.

9. Children’s privacy

This Site is intended for adults 21 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If you are under 21, do not use this Site. If we learn we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it.

10. Third-party links & disclaimers

Our Site links to third-party casino and gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Always review their policies before providing personal information.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top. Changes apply as soon as they are posted here.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your rights, contact us at:

[email protected]

https://www.polarisinstitute.org/

13. Not legal advice

This Privacy Policy is for transparency and compliance purposes. It is not legal advice.