Privacy Policy

📅 Last Updated

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how AllCasinoGuides.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Important: By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

🎯 Primary Uses

We use your information for the following purposes:

Website Operation and Improvement:

• Providing and maintaining our website
• Improving user experience and functionality
• Customizing content based on preferences
• Analyzing website performance and usage
• Troubleshooting technical issues

Communication:

• Responding to inquiries and support requests
• Sending newsletters and updates (with consent)
• Notifying about website changes or policies
• Providing customer support

Legal and Safety:

• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting against fraud and abuse
• Enforcing our terms of service
• Maintaining website security

Business Operations:

• Managing affiliate partnerships
• Processing business inquiries
• Improving our services
• Conducting research and analysis

🍪 Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Managing Cookies:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies
• Google Analytics opt-out: Available here
• Ad personalization: Google Ad Settings

🔒 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Safeguards:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication
• Data backup and recovery systems

Organizational Safeguards:

• Limited access to personal information
• Employee training on data protection
• Regular security assessments
• Incident response procedures
• Vendor security requirements

Important Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

⏰ How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

Contact Information:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: 3 years for support purposes
• Business inquiries: 5 years for legal and business purposes

Website Analytics:

• Google Analytics: 26 months (default setting)
• Server logs: 12 months
• Security logs: 24 months

Legal Requirements:

• Tax records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
• Legal proceedings: Duration of proceedings plus statute of limitations

Deletion Process:

When retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize personal information. Anonymized data may be retained for statistical purposes.

👶 Protection of Minors

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Age Verification:

• We require users to confirm they are 18 or older
• Content includes age restrictions and warnings
• Responsible gambling messaging throughout the site

If We Discover Child Data:

• We will delete the information immediately
• We will take steps to prevent future collection
• Parents can contact us to request deletion

Parental Rights: If you believe we have collected information from your child, please contact us immediately at privacy@allcasinoguides.com

🌐 Cross-Border Data Processing

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.

Safeguards for International Transfers:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (EU Commission approved)
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Service provider privacy certifications
• Additional safeguards as required by law

Service Provider Locations:

• Web hosting: United States
• Email services: United States/EU
• Analytics: Google (global infrastructure)
• Support tools: Various locations with appropriate safeguards

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these locations.

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You:

• Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Prominent notice on our website for significant changes
• Email notification to newsletter subscribers (for major changes)
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes

Significant Changes: For material changes that affect your rights, we will provide at least 30 days' notice and may require affirmative consent.

Review Regularly: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📞 Privacy Questions and Requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

What to Include in Your Request:

• Your full name and email address
• Specific privacy concern or request
• Any relevant details or documentation
• Preferred method of response

Data Protection Officer: For EU/UK residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@allcasinoguides.com

Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.