Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Casino Stats Lab respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have.
TL;DR: We collect basic analytics to understand how people use the Site. We don't sell your data. We use cookies for analytics and site function. You can opt out. We're GDPR compliant.
Information We Collect
1. Information You Give Us
When you submit a review, comment, or contact us, you provide:
- Name (optional for comments, required for contact form)
- Email (required for account creation, contact form)
- Review text or comment (if you submit one)
- Screenshots (if you share player wins/withdrawals)
We use this information to:
- Display your review or comment on the Site (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries
- Manage accounts if you create one
- Moderate spam and abuse
You can: Delete submitted reviews or comments anytime via email request.
2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit Casino Stats Lab, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source (how you found us)
- Approximate location (based on IP, not precise)
We collect this using:
- Google Analytics — Measures traffic, behavior, demographics
- Cookies — Small files stored on your device for site functionality and tracking
You can: Disable cookies in your browser settings. This may reduce Site functionality.
3. Information Third Parties Share
Casinos: When you click an affiliate link and sign up with a casino, that casino may share information with us about your registration (e.g., "User X registered via Casino Stats Lab"). We use this for commission tracking only.
Payment processors: If you donate or purchase premium features (if offered in future), payment info goes to our processor (e.g., Stripe). We don't store full card numbers.
How We Use Your Information
| Purpose | Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Display your review/comment | Name, email, review text | Your consent |
| Analytics & improve Site | IP, browser, pages visited | Legitimate interest |
| Prevent abuse & security | IP, activity patterns | Legitimate interest & legal obligation |
| Affiliate commission tracking | Registration data from casinos | Contract (affiliate agreement) |
| Respond to inquiries | Email, name, message content | Your consent & contract |
| Send occasional updates | Your consent (if opted in) |
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential: Site login, session management, CSRF protection
- Analytics: Google Analytics tracking (anonymous aggregated data)
- Functionality: Remembering your language preference, theme (light/dark mode)
- Marketing: Tracking if you came from an affiliate link
Third-party cookies we use:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
- Cloudflare (if applicable, cdn service)
Disabling cookies: You can disable cookies in your browser, but some Site features may not work properly.
Cookie consent: If you're in the EU, you'll see a consent banner. Rejecting non-essential cookies is an option; we'll still track essential analytics under legitimate interest.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your information under these legal bases:
- Consent — When you submit a review or contact form
- Legitimate interest — Analytics, abuse prevention, improving the Site
- Legal obligation — Required disclosures, record-keeping
- Contract — Affiliate relationships with casinos
You have the right to withdraw consent anytime by contacting us.
Data Retention
- Comments/reviews: Kept indefinitely unless you request deletion
- Email submissions: Kept for 1 year for reference, then deleted
- Analytics data: Retained by Google for 26 months
- Affiliate data: Retained per affiliate agreement terms (typically 12-24 months)
- IP logs: Retained for 30 days for security purposes
Your Rights (GDPR & Similar Laws)
If you're in the EU or jurisdictions with similar protections, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your personal data we hold
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion — Request deletion ("right to be forgotten") of your data
- Portability — Receive your data in a portable format
- Restriction — Limit how we use your data
- Objection — Object to certain processing (e.g., analytics)
- Not be subject to automated decisions — We don't make decisions solely based on automation
To exercise these rights: Email [privacy email] with your request. We'll respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic
- Regular security updates
- Restricted access to data (only team members who need it)
- No storage of credit card information
We are not responsible for:
- Data breaches due to factors beyond our control
- Security issues with third-party services (casinos, payment processors)
- Your use of unsecured networks or devices
If a breach occurs, we'll notify affected users via email within 72 hours (as required by GDPR).
Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We do share data with:
- Casinos — When you use our affiliate links (commission tracking only)
- Service providers — Google (analytics), Cloudflare (security), email service providers, payment processors
- Legal authorities — If required by law or to prevent illegal activity
These providers are bound by data protection agreements.
Children
Casino Stats Lab is not intended for users under 18. We don't knowingly collect data from children. If we discover we've collected data from someone under 18, we'll delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has submitted data should contact us.
International Data Transfers
If you're outside the EU and we store or process your data in the EU (or vice versa), we ensure transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses under GDPR).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects our most recent changes.
Significant changes will be notified via email or prominent Site notice.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you're in California, you have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information (with exceptions)
- Right to opt-out of "sale" of data (we don't sell it)
- Right to non-discrimination if you exercise your rights
To submit a request, email [privacy email].
Contact Us
Privacy concerns? Email [privacy email]
Data requests? Email [privacy email] and include "Data Request" in the subject line.
General inquiries? Use our Contact Us page.
Data Protection Officer: If applicable to our jurisdiction, contact [DPO email] for regulatory questions.
Supervisory Authority: If you're in the EU and believe we've violated your rights, you can lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., ICO in the UK, UODO in Poland).
Summary
- We collect: Site usage data (analytics) and info you submit (reviews, comments)
- We don't sell: Your data to third parties
- We're transparent: About cookies, affiliate links, and how we use info
- You have rights: Access, delete, and control your data (GDPR, CCPA, similar)
- We're secure: We use encryption and reasonable safeguards
- We're compliant: With GDPR, CCPA, and UK data protection laws
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]