Privacy Policy

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1. Introduction

bitstarz-io.com ("we", "us", "our") is an independent affiliate review website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site. We do not operate a casino, process payments, or collect gambling-related personal data. Our site contains affiliate links to third-party casinos.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data. This includes:

Cookies placed in your browser for basic site function (see Section 4)
Standard server logs: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referrer URL
Any information you voluntarily provide if you contact us

We do not collect names, email addresses, payment information, or gambling account details unless you contact us directly.

3. How We Use Information

Collected data is used to operate and improve the site, understand how visitors interact with content, comply with legal obligations, and manage our affiliate relationships. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

age_confirmed — Stored for 365 days, path: /. Records that you have confirmed your age as 18+. SameSite=Lax. Strictly necessary for compliance.
sbar_off — SessionStorage (cleared when browser tab is closed). Records that you have dismissed the sticky offer bar for this session. Functional cookie.

We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies on this site. If you use Google Fonts (loaded via our site), Google's servers may log your IP address when downloading font files. This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

Our site contains affiliate links to third-party casino operators. When you click these links, you are redirected to external sites governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for third-party data practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any casino you register with.

6. GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access — request a copy of personal data we hold about you
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") — request deletion of your data
Right to restriction — request that we limit how we process your data
Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to object — object to data processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 9.

7. CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To submit a request, contact us using Section 9.

8. PIPEDA (Canadian Users)

If you are located in Canada, we comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). You have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to request corrections. Contact us via Section 9 to exercise these rights.

9. Contact

For privacy-related requests or questions, please contact us via the contact form on this website or by email. We will respond to all legitimate data requests within 30 days.

10. Data Retention

Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and analytical purposes, then deleted. Cookies expire as described in Section 4. We do not retain personal data beyond what is operationally necessary.

11. Children's Privacy

This site contains gambling content and is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has accessed this site, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.