Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/01/2026

This Privacy Policy describes how casinoguid.com (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “the Website”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://casinoguid.com
Contact email: contact@casinoguid.com

Casinoguid.com is an informational and affiliate website providing casino comparisons, reviews, guides, and educational content related to online gambling.

⚠️ The Website does not operate any gambling services, does not accept bets or deposits, and does not process payments.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors of the Website
• Users leaving comments
• Users contacting us
• Users subscribing to newsletters (if implemented)

It does not apply to third-party websites linked from Casinoguid.com.

3. Personal Data We Collect

3.1 Data You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you:

• Contact us via a form or email
• Subscribe to a newsletter
• Leave a comment

This data may include:

• Email address
• Name or nickname
• Any information voluntarily provided in messages or comments

Providing this data is optional, but certain features may not work without it.

3.2 Automatically Collected Data (Technical & Usage Data)

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages visited, time spent, interactions

This data is collected via:

• Cookies and similar technologies
• Analytics tools (e.g. Google Search Console)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Article 6 GDPR)

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent – for cookies, newsletters, and optional data submission
• Legitimate interest – for website security, analytics, and improvement
• Legal obligation – where required by law
• Performance of a contract – if responding to user requests

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5.1 Types of Cookies Used

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies
  Required for core website functionality and security.
• Analytics cookies
  Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website.
• Preference cookies
  Remember user choices and settings.
• Affiliate & marketing cookies
  Used by affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions.

⚠️ Affiliate cookies are set and controlled by third-party partners, not by Casinoguid.com.

5.2 Cookie Consent

Cookie consent is managed through CookiesYes.

• No non-essential cookies are set without your consent
• You may accept, reject, or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner

5.3 WordPress Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie may be stored. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.

6. Comments

When visitors leave comments:

• Data entered in the comment form is collected
• IP address and browser user agent may be recorded to prevent spam

Comments are moderated before publication.

An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if a profile image is associated with it.
Gravatar privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

7. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the Website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS).

Visitors may download and extract location data from publicly available images.

8. Embedded Content from Third-Party Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, widgets).

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. These third parties may:

• Collect data about you
• Use cookies
• Track interactions

We have no control over third-party tracking mechanisms.

9. Newsletter

A newsletter may be offered in the future.

If you subscribe:

• Your email address will be stored securely
• It will be used solely for Website-related updates and marketing

The email service provider will be disclosed once implemented.

You may unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link.

10. Affiliate Disclosure & Liability Disclaimer

Casinoguid.com participates in affiliate marketing programs.

If you click an affiliate link and register or make a purchase on a partner casino website, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Important:

• We do not control third-party casino websites
• We are not responsible for losses, disputes, or issues arising on partner platforms
• Gambling involves financial risk and may lead to addiction

All decisions are made at your own risk.

11. Responsible Gambling

The Website provides informational content only and does not offer gambling advice.

We encourage responsible gambling and recommend seeking professional help if gambling becomes problematic.

12. Data Storage & Security

Personal data is stored on servers provided by Hostinger.

Security measures include:

• Restricted access
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards

No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we strive to protect user data.

13. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent personal data.

Data may be shared only with:

• Analytics providers
• Hosting and technical service providers
• Cookie management platforms
• Legal authorities if required by law

14. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When applicable, data transfers are protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequate safeguards in accordance with GDPR

15. Data Retention

• Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely unless deletion is requested
• Contact form data: retained only as long as necessary
• Newsletter data: retained until unsubscribe
• Analytics data: retained according to provider policies

16. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests will be answered within 30 days.

Contact: [to be filled]

17. Age Restriction

This Website is intended for users 18 years or older.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

18. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated at any time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.