Your Privacy Matters to Us
At PlayWithRules.com, we are committed to ensuring transparency about the data we collect about you, how it is used, and whom it is shared with. This Privacy Policy is applicable when you use our website and outlines your choices regarding data collection, usage, and sharing as described in this Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, Settings, and Help Center.
GDPR Compliance and Privacy Policy for PlayWithRules.com
Data Controllers and Contracting Parties
PlayWithRules LLC will be the controller of your personal data provided to, or collected by or for, or processed in connection with the usage of our website. As a visitor or member of our services, the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data are subject to this Privacy Policy and updates.
Changes to Privacy Policy
PlayWithRules.com (“we” or “us”) may modify this Privacy Policy. Should there be material changes, we will provide notice through our Services or other means, giving you the opportunity to review the changes before they become effective. By continuing to use our services after such notice, you acknowledge that the collection, use, and sharing of your personal data is subject to the updated Privacy Policy.
1. Data We Collect
1.1 Data You Provide to Us
- Registration: To create an account, you need to provide your name, email address, country, and other personal details.
- Additional Information for Services: If you sign up for specific services (e.g., as a writer or affiliate), additional information such as payment details and tax identification numbers may be required.
1.2 Service Use: We log usage data when you use our website, like views, clicks, searches, etc. This includes using log-ins, cookies, device information, and IP addresses.
1.3 Cookies: We use cookies to recognize you across our services. You have control over cookies through your browser settings and can opt out of third-party advertising tracking.
1.4 Device and Location Data: We collect data from the device you use to access our services, including location data based on your device settings.
1.5 Other Data Collection: We may collect new types of information if we introduce new features.
2. How We Use Your Data
- Services: We use your data to provide, personalize, and improve our services, including displaying your profile and processing payments.
- Communications: We contact you through email or push notifications for updates and service-related matters.
- Advertising: We serve personalized ads on our site. You have choices regarding personalized ads but cannot opt out of all ads.
- Aggregate Insights: We use your data for aggregated insights and statistics.
- Security and Investigations: We may use your data for security purposes and to investigate fraud or policy violations.
3. How We Share Information
- Within Our Services: Your profile and content are visible to other users.
- Legal Disclosures: We may need to disclose information as required by law or for legal processes.
- Change in Control or Sale: In case of a sale or change in control, your data may be shared with the new entity.
4. Your Choices & Obligations
- Data Retention: We retain your data as long as your account exists or as needed.
- Rights Over Your Data: You have rights to access, control, and delete your data.
- Account Closure: Upon account closure, your information will generally be removed from view within 24 hours and deleted from our systems within 30 days, except in certain circumstances.
5. Other Important Information
- Security Measures: We implement security safeguards, but cannot guarantee complete security.
- Cross-Border Data Transfers: We process data across borders under legally provided mechanisms.
- Lawful Bases for Processing: We process your data based on lawful bases including consent, contract, and legitimate interests.
6. Cookie Policy
- Usage of Cookies: We use cookies for various purposes including personalizing content and analyzing our traffic.
- Consent for Cookies: We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies.