This Privacy Policy explains how Matthew Alun Brown (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://matthewalunbrown.com (the “Website”).
Our site provides editorial content about NY online casinos, including reviews of platforms like Betwhale, Raging Bull, Lucky Red, and others, as well as guides on licensing, bonuses, security, and responsible gambling. We are an affiliate website: we don’t operate casinos or accept bets; instead, we may earn a commission when you click on links to gambling operators and take certain actions on their sites.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We aim to collect only what we need to run and improve the Website.
1. Browsing and device data
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address and approximate location (city/region, not precise GPS)
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages viewed and time spent on pages
Referring/exit pages (where you came from, where you go next)
Clicks on outbound links, including affiliate links
Date and time of your visit
This information helps us understand which guides on NY online casinos are most useful and where users may be getting stuck or confused.
2. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:
Remember basic preferences (like language or cookie choices)
Measure traffic and usage patterns (analytics)
Support advertising and limit how often you see the same ad
Track affiliate link clicks so our partners can attribute commission properly
Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties (for example, analytics or ad networks).
3. Contact information (if you email us)
We do not run account sign-ups, comments, or newsletter subscriptions by default. If you contact us by email, we will receive:
Your email address
Any name or details you choose to include in the email
The content of your message
We use this only to respond to your inquiry and maintain a basic record of communications.
4. No sensitive categories
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:
Government ID numbers
Financial account numbers (beyond what might appear in an email you voluntarily send)
Health information
Precise geolocation
Information about race, religion, sexual orientation, or similar protected categories
If you accidentally include such information in an email, we will treat it confidentially and only use it for the purpose of responding to you.
We use information collected via the Website to:
Operate, maintain, and secure the Website
Monitor site performance, fix errors, and prevent abuse or fraud
Understand which NY online casino guides, reviews, and FAQs are most helpful
Improve our content, layout, and navigation over time
Measure and attribute affiliate commissions when you click through to partner sites
Customize or cap advertising frequency where applicable
Respond to your emails and support requests
We do not use your information to make automated decisions that have legal or similarly significant effects on you.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Pixels and similar technologies allow us and our partners to understand how you interact with content and links.
We may use cookies and tracking technologies to:
Remember your cookie settings
Run analytics (for example, understanding how many users read our “Best NY Online Casinos 2025” guide)
Serve or measure advertising
Track affiliate clicks (for example, when you click through to a casino from our review)
You can control cookies in several ways:
Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Use private or incognito browsing modes
Use built-in opt-out tools offered by some browsers
If you are a U.S. user and want to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising, you can email us at [email protected] with “Do Not Sell or Share” in the subject line.
Where supported, we treat Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of sale/share for that browser.
We may work with:
Analytics providers (e.g., common web analytics tools)
Advertising networks or partners
Affiliate networks and casino operators
These partners may use cookies or similar identifiers to:
Measure website traffic and user behavior
Deliver or measure ads
Attribute affiliate referrals when you click a tracked link
When you click an outbound affiliate link (for example, to a NY-focused casino), the URL may contain unique IDs or parameters. These help our partners know that a user came from our site and, if you sign up or deposit, may result in a commission for us. This does not increase the price you pay.
We may share data, to a limited extent, with:
Service providers: companies that host our Website, provide security and performance tools, analytics, or similar infrastructure services.
Advertising and affiliate partners: for measurement, reporting, and commission attribution.
Legal and compliance purposes: if required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.
We do not sell your personal information for money. Under California law, some sharing of data for cross-context behavioral advertising or affiliate tracking may be considered a “sale” or “sharing”; you can opt out as described above.
Depending on where you live (for example, California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah), you may have rights such as:
Access: request information about the personal data we hold about you.
Deletion: request that we delete personal data we collected from you.
Correction: request corrections to inaccurate personal data (if applicable).
Portability: request a copy of your data in a usable format (if applicable).
Opt-out: opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information and targeted advertising.
We do not use sensitive personal information for inferring characteristics or for any purpose beyond what is permitted by law.
To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with a clear description of your request. We may ask you to provide reasonable information to verify your identity (for example, confirming your email address and basic details).
If we decline a request and you are in a state that provides appeal rights, you can reply to our decision with “Appeal” in the subject line and we will review the matter again.
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, for example:
Server logs: typically kept for up to 12 months
Analytics data: typically retained for up to 24 months or as configured in the analytics tool
Email correspondence: retained as long as reasonably needed for record-keeping and support
We use safeguards such as HTTPS encryption, limited access controls, and regular software updates. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
This Website is not directed to individuals under 21 and is intended for adults interested in gambling-related content where legal.
If you are under 21, please do not use this site, click on gambling links, or send us any personal information. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it.
Our articles and reviews contain links to external websites, including casinos, sportsbooks, and other affiliates.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy and terms on each site you visit, especially when creating an account or making a payment.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Website after a change means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions or privacy requests, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will do our best to respond in a reasonable time.
This Privacy Policy is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. If you have specific legal questions about privacy or data protection, you should consult with a qualified attorney.