Welcome to CueCork (cuecork.com), your trusted resource for billiards, darts, and arcade game room reviews, buying guides, and recommendations. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have regarding your information. Last updated: October 2026.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate and improve CueCork. This includes:
- Usage and Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors interact with our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location, and referring websites.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Cookies may be set by CueCork directly or by third-party partners such as advertising networks and analytics providers.
- Voluntarily Submitted Information: If you contact us through a form, email, or newsletter sign-up, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Comments and Reviews: If our site allows user comments or reviews, we may collect the information you submit, including your name, email address, and comment content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the CueCork website and its content
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can create better reviews and guides for billiards tables, dart boards, arcade machines, and related game room equipment
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or customer service requests
- Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in to receive them
- Display relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our content
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and remember information about your visit. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of CueCork.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf, including analytics providers, advertising networks, and affiliate programs. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information, and we encourage you to review them. Third-party services we may use include:
- Google Analytics and Google Ads
- Amazon Associates affiliate program and Amazon tracking cookies
- Social media platforms (for embedded content or sharing features)
- Email marketing and newsletter service providers
Affiliate Disclosure
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.
CueCork may also participate in other affiliate programs related to billiards, darts, and arcade equipment retailers. When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our product reviews, rankings, and recommendations are based on independent research and testing criteria, not on affiliate commission potential.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate our website, such as hosting companies, analytics providers, and email services, under confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transaction such as a merger or sale of assets.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain data collection, including analytics and targeted advertising cookies
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Children's Privacy
CueCork is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: cuecork.com/contact