Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Arcticbearcasino (arcticbearcasino.com). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our social casino website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

Arcticbearcasino is a social casino platform intended for entertainment purposes only. No real money gambling is offered or permitted. All games use virtual currency or credits, and no real prizes or cash-outs are available.

1. Eligibility and Age Restriction

Arcticbearcasino is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. By accessing or using our website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Registration: When you create an account, we may collect your username, email address, password, date of birth, and other necessary details.
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as a profile picture, display name, or other optional profile details.
• Communications: If you contact us for support or feedback, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your communication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with the website, such as game activity, virtual currency balances, achievements, and preferences.
• Device and Log Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and access times.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, remember your preferences, and analyze usage patterns. For more details, see our Cookies Policy below.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Logins: If you choose to register or log in using a third-party social media account (such as Facebook or Google), we may receive certain information from those services, such as your name, profile picture, and email address, subject to your privacy settings with the third-party service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To provide, operate, and improve our social casino games and services
• To personalize your experience and present content tailored to your interests
• To communicate with you regarding your account, updates, promotions, or support requests
• To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the website
• To enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or illegal activities
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your information for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you under our Terms of Service.
• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.

5. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, customer support, and marketing. These providers have access to your information only to perform these tasks and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have provided your explicit consent to do so.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your country of residence. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. Where required, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or rely on other legal mechanisms for data transfers.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest where appropriate
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection and privacy

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Restriction: You can request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Objection: You can object to our processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@arcticbearcasino.com. We may require you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

10. Cookies Policy

Arcticbearcasino uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

10.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website and enabling core functions such as security and account management.
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most often.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve our services.

10.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

11. Social Features and Community Guidelines

Our website may offer social features such as chat rooms, forums, or leaderboards. Please be aware that any information you disclose in these areas becomes public information and may be viewed, collected, or used by others. We encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal information in public areas of the site.

All users must adhere to our Terms of Service and community guidelines. We reserve the right to moderate or remove content that violates our policies.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Children's Privacy

Arcticbearcasino is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@arcticbearcasino.com
• Mail: Arcticbearcasino, Privacy Officer, [Insert Mailing Address]

16. Jurisdiction and Applicable Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Arcticbearcasino operates. By using our website, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts in that jurisdiction for any disputes arising out of or relating to this policy.

17. Additional Information for EEA/UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the UK Data Protection Act, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have infringed your data protection rights.

18. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to request information about our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, and the right to request that we delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us as described above.

Last Updated: June 1, 2024