Effective Date: 28 November 2025
Website: https://gamblingoverview.com
1. Who We Are
Gamblingoverview.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) provides news, analysis, and insights about the global gambling industry.
- Website address: https://gamblingoverview.com
- Contact email for privacy questions: info@gamblingoverview.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
a) Comments:
- Data submitted in the comment form, browser user agent.
- Your email may be anonymized and sent to Gravatar to display your profile picture.
b) Account Registration / Subscriptions (if any):
- Name, email, login credentials, preferences.
c) Cookies and Tracking:
- Cookies for functionality (login, preferences), analytics, and marketing.
- Third-party cookies may be used for embedded content, ads, or tracking (Google Analytics, social widgets, affiliate links).
d) Embedded Content from Other Websites:
- Content (videos, images, articles) may collect data and track your interactions as if you visited that site directly.
e) Uploaded Media:
- Avoid uploading images with embedded location (EXIF GPS) data.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide and improve our services.
- To moderate comments and prevent spam.
- To send account-related communications.
- To comply with legal obligations.
- For analytics and marketing purposes, if consent is given.
Legal basis (GDPR): consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interest.
4. Cookies and Tracking
- Necessary cookies: for login, security, preferences.
- Analytics cookies: to measure website usage.
- Marketing cookies: for personalized ads or affiliate tracking.
You can manage or opt out via your browser settings or our cookie banner.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, security, email) under contractual obligation to protect data.
- Third-party embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, social widgets, affiliate networks).
- Law enforcement or regulators if required by law.
Note: Password reset emails include your IP address.
6. International Data Transfers
- Data may be transferred to countries outside the EU/EEA.
- We ensure adequate protection via Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
- If you choose (and we have the possibility to) to add comments: retained indefinitely for moderation and follow-up.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and similar laws, you can:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct or update it.
- Request deletion (unless legally required to keep).
- Object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
CCPA / California Users:
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information.
- Right to request disclosure, deletion, or restriction of sale.
To exercise rights: contact info@gamblingoverview.com
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top will indicate the latest version.
11. Contact
For questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights:
- Email: info@gamblingoverview.com