Last Updated: January 2026
1. Privacy Commitment
Online Casinos Elite respects user privacy and operates on data minimization principles. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.
No Account Required: We do not require registration, personal identification, or account creation to access our reviews and information. Our platform prioritizes user anonymity, consistent with cryptocurrency privacy principles.
2. Information Collection
Automatically Collected Data
We collect standard technical information necessary for website functionality:
- Technical Logs: IP addresses, browser types, device information, operating systems
- Usage Analytics: Pages visited, session duration, traffic sources, click patterns
- Performance Data: Page load times, error reports, server response metrics
Voluntarily Provided Information
We may collect information only when you voluntarily provide it through:
- Contact Forms: Name/nickname, email address, message content
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address (if we implement this feature)
- Feedback Submissions: Comments or suggestions you choose to share
We Never Collect: Government-issued IDs, financial account details, gambling transaction history, casino login credentials, or sensitive personal data.
3. Cookie Usage and Tracking
Types of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and enable our affiliate business model:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, security, and user preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Track website usage patterns to improve content and user experience
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Attribute referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes
- Performance Cookies: Monitor site speed and technical performance
Affiliate Cookie Functionality
When you click links to casino operators, tracking cookies may be placed to:
- Identify that you visited from our website
- Enable proper commission attribution (typically 30-90 days)
- Track conversions without storing personal information
- Support our free content creation through affiliate revenue
Cookie Control: You can disable cookies through browser settings, though this may limit certain site functionality. Most browsers allow selective cookie blocking and deletion.
4. Data Usage and Purpose
We use collected information exclusively for:
- Content Delivery: Serve requested pages and maintain site functionality
- Site Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Affiliate Attribution: Track referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes
- Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- Security: Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
We do not: Sell user data, create detailed personal profiles for advertising, or share information with non-essential third parties.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
We may share limited data with essential service providers:
- Hosting Providers: Technical data necessary for website delivery
- Analytics Services: Anonymized usage statistics (Google Analytics with IP anonymization)
- Affiliate Networks: Referral attribution data (no personal information)
- Security Services: Threat detection and prevention data
All third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and process data solely for specified purposes. We do not share personal information with casino operators unless you voluntarily provide it directly to them.
6. Data Retention Periods
- Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months, then automatically deleted
- Contact Inquiries: Deleted 12 months after resolution
- Affiliate Tracking: Retained for commission verification period (90-180 days)
- Security Logs: Retained as needed for fraud prevention and legal compliance
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you may have rights to:
- Access: Request information about data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
- Portability: Request data in structured, machine-readable format
- Consent Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, contact us through our website contact form. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.
8. International Data Transfers
Our website serves a global audience. Information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws than your own. We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses where required.
9. Data Security Measures
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular updates
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Security Disclaimer: While we implement reasonable security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure. You use our website at your own risk regarding data security.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover we have collected data from someone under the legal gambling age, we will delete that information promptly.
11. Privacy Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last Updated" date.
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage regular review of this document.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns about our information practices, contact us at legal@onlinecasinoselite.org. We respond to all legitimate privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to transparent and responsible data handling practices.