Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/23/2024
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The Poker Gods (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website or engage with our services. It also outlines your rights under applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (e.g., when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or create an account).
• Transaction Information: Payment details, billing and shipping addresses (e.g., when purchasing merchandise).
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or other information you voluntarily submit.
b. Information Collected Automatically
• Device and Browser Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and language settings.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, and referring websites.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small files placed on your device to collect analytics or deliver personalized content.
c. Information from Third Parties
• Payment processors or service providers may share data with us (e.g., transaction details).
• Advertising partners may share insights from ad campaigns (e.g., if you interacted with one of our ads).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
1. To Provide Services: Fulfill orders, process payments, and deliver merchandise.
2. Marketing: Send newsletters, promotions, or event updates (only with your consent).
3. Website Optimization: Improve functionality, diagnose technical issues, and enhance user experience.
4. Analytics: Understand user behavior through tools like Google Analytics.
5. Legal Compliance: Fulfill obligations under the law or in response to legal requests.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Consent: When you opt in to receive marketing communications or accept cookies.
• Contractual Obligation: To process transactions or fulfill merchandise orders.
• Legitimate Interest: To secure our website, analyze traffic, and improve services.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with tax laws, fraud prevention, or other legal requirements.
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the EU, you have the following rights:
• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: Opt out of certain processing activities, such as marketing.
Your Rights Under CCPA
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
• Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
• Delete: Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• Opt Out: Prevent the sale of your personal data (if applicable).
• Non-Discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing regardless of your privacy preferences.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email].
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your data with:
1. Service Providers: For payment processing, order fulfillment, marketing, and analytics.
2. Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant ads (e.g., via Google Ads or Facebook).
3. Legal Authorities: If required by law, court order, or to prevent fraud.
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Cookies and Tracking
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
• To enable website functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences).
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior.
• To deliver targeted advertisements (if applicable).
Managing Cookies:
You can disable cookies through your browser settings or opt out of certain tracking at optout.networkadvertising.org.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
8. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure. Please contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use of your personal data.
9. International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page, with the updated date at the top. Please review the policy regularly for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your data, or your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@pokergods.org
Mailing Address: 5017 Cavestone RD Sun Valley, NV 89433
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