Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains when, why, and how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information from users who visit and interact with our website (www.pokerlistings.com), including any related content, software, and mobile applications developed by or on our behalf (“PokerListings”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For significant changes that affect your rights or obligations, we will endeavor to notify you (for example, via a site notice or email). Please review this page periodically to stay informed about our practices.

1. Data Controller

PokerListings is the data controller responsible for the personal information processed on this Site.

2. Personal Information and Its Processing

Personal Information is any data that can identify, locate, or contact you. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Identification Data: Your name, surname, username, or nickname as provided on the Site.
  • Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, and links to your social media profiles.
  • Interaction Data: Information generated from your interactions with social media networks or messaging platforms (e.g., Google, Discord, Facebook, Twitter) when you authorize their use on our Site.
  • Processing includes any operation or set of operations performed on your personal data, such as collection, recording, organization, storage, use, or disclosure, by any means.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience.
  • Provide our services.
  • Analyze usage to improve our Site.
  • Display personalized advertisements.

For more information, please refer to our Cookies Policy where you can also manage your cookie preferences.

We process your personal information only if and to the extent that:

  • It is necessary for the performance of a contract with you or for delivering a service you have requested.
  • It is required to comply with a legal obligation.
  • You have given your consent where required.
  • We (or a third party) have a legitimate interest in processing your data, provided that such interest is not overridden by your rights or freedoms.

Typical purposes include:

  • Operating and improving our Site and services.
  • Communicating with you, including responding to inquiries and sending newsletters.
  • Marketing relevant services directly to you.
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, or security requirements.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was collected, including fulfilling any legal or reporting obligations. For example:

  • Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe.
  • Other personal data is retained based on its processing purpose, which can be provided upon request.

After the relevant retention period, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless further retention is required by law.

6. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share your personal information with:

  • Internal Entities: Our offices, branches, and affiliated companies with which we share IT systems or collaborate on service delivery.
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., technology, communication, event management) who process data on our behalf, subject to contractual safeguards ensuring your data is protected.
  • Legal and Regulatory Authorities: Where required to comply with legal obligations or to exercise/defend our legal rights.

In certain cases, your data may be transferred and stored outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is adequately protected.

7. Security Measures

We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

  • Secure storage and transmission protocols.
  • Regular security assessments.
  • Staff training on data protection policies.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but remain committed to protecting your data.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that have their own privacy practices. We do not control these sites, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing them with your personal information.

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data.
  • Restriction: Request limitations on the processing of your data.
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Once withdrawn, we will cease processing your data for the specified purposes unless another legal basis applies.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

10. Age Restrictions

Our Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 18. If we discover that personal data of a minor has been inadvertently collected, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. Parents and legal guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activities and advise minors not to submit personal data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Your continued use of our Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via:

Email: [email protected]
Or through the Contact section on our Site.