Privacy Policy
1. GENERAL
1.1 The following terms (hereinafter referred to as the “Privacy Policy”) govern the use and processing of users/visitors’ data collected by UnitedGambling.org (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).
1.2 Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Privacy Policy shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the terms and conditions published on the Website from time to time.
1.3 In the terms “user” “visitor” or “player” refer to any individual/physical person who accesses or uses the Website and/or its Services.
1.4 By accessing the Website users/visitors agree to be bound by the terms of the Privacy Policy. Non agreement with the terms of the Privacy Policy necessitates immediate discontinuation of the Website and its services usage.
1.5 United Gambling (as defined below) reserves the right to change/update the terms of the Privacy Policy periodically. Changes to the Privacy Policy shall be effective from the moment in which they are published on the Website. Users/visitors’ continued access to the Website or use of its Services implies their acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. It is the duty of the users/visitors to periodically revise the Privacy Policy and keep themselves up to date with its terms.
1.6 For the avoidance of doubt, the word “Services” in this Privacy Policy shall have the same meaning as ascribed to in the terms and conditions.
1.7 In this Privacy Policy words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa, and words importing gender include all genders.
2. DATA CONTROLLER
2.1 United Growth Holding Ltd a company incorporated in Malta, with company registration number C95226 and its registered address at 62, Regent House, Bisazza Street, Sliema SLM 1640, Malta (hereinafter referred to as “United Gambling”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is primarily responsible for safeguarding users/visitors’ data (hereinafter also referred to as the “Data Controller”). As Data Controller, United Gambling determines the means and purposes of the processing of users/visitors’ personal data.
3. DATA COLLECTION & PROCESSING
3.1 “Personal Data” refers to all the data and information collected by United Gambling through the Website or offline, related to a user/visitor that can identify such user/visitor.
3.2 United Gambling may collect, process, use, store, transfer or otherwise share the following Personal Data:
3.2.1 “Identity Data” includes the first name, the middle name and the last name of a user/visitor;
3.2.2 “Profile Data” includes the visitors/users’ username, in some cases the password (encrypted), IP address, login and logout times;
3.2.3 “Contact Data” includes the contacts a user/visitor has submitted such as email address, phone number, social media contacts and/or any other data through which a user/visitor can be contacted;
3.2.4 “Technical Data” includers users/visitors’ IP (Internet Protocol) address, device information, operating system and platform, browser plugin types and versions, browser type and version, login data, time zone setting, ISP (Internet Service Provider), location, as well as other online identifiers;
3.2.5 “Marketing and Communication Data” includes users/visitors’ preferences for receiving marketing communications from United Gambling and third parties, communication preferences, and any other correspondence. For the avoidance of doubt, this category may also include User Content, as well as opinions, complaints, and chats made between users/visitors and United Gambling.
3.2.6 “Usage Data” includes information about how you use our website, including complete Uniform Resource Locator (URL) addresses and interaction details. We also collect, use, and share Aggregated Data (as defined in Section below), for any purpose.
3.3 United Gambling employs various methods to collect Personal Data, including:
3.3.1 Direct interactions with users/visitors who may provide identity details, contacts and profile data when they register on the Website; or contact United Gambling; or subscribe to the newsletter; or submit User Content;
3.3.2 Automated information gathered using cookies server logs and similar technologies. Automated information is automatically collected when users/visitors access the website and includes Technical Data about your devices, browsing actions, and patterns. Generally, web browser automatically accept cookies; if users/visitors wish to refuse them, they may do so by following the instructions from their browser. Visit here our cookie policy for more information;
3.3.3 Information obtained from public sources or by third parties for marketing and business purposes, such as, for example, Google Analytics.
4. PURPOSE
4.1 United Gambling uses Personal Data only for the purposes for which it collects them.
4.2 United Gambling collects and uses Personal Data for the following purposes:
4.2.1 Users/visitors’ explicit request or consent to such use;
4.2.2 Register new users/visitors (where applicable);
4.2.3 Manage users/visitors’ accounts (where applicable);
4.2.4 Allow users/visitors’ access to the Website and to the Services;
4.2.5 Promote and advertise the Website and the Services;
4.2.6 Share information about services, products, promotions, or other relevant topics we believe may interest the users/visitors;
4.2.7 Tailor online content and experiences to users/visitors’ preferences;
4.2.8 Provide updates relating to the Website and the Services;
4.2.9 Identify and respond to security incidents, safeguard against fraudulent, deceptive, malicious, or illegal activities, and take action against those responsible for such activities;
4.2.10 Fulfil a contract we have with users/visitors; and
4.2.11 United Gambling’s legitimate interests (or the interests of a third party);
4.2.12 Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations.
4.3 Users/visitors’ Personal Data may be collected without users/visitors’ knowledge in cases permitted or required by law.
5. DURATION
5.1 United Gambling will retain Personal Data for a duration that is deemed reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
5.2 If United Gambling determines that Personal Data is no longer necessary to pursue the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, it will ensure that such data is anonymized or destroyed.
5.3 United Gambling may, in certain situations, anonymize user/visitors Personal Data (so it can no longer be linked to a specific user/visitor) for research or statistical purposes, in which case United Gambling may use this information indefinitely without further notice.
5.4 In addition to the above, United Gambling may be obligated to retain Personal Data for specific periods of time to comply with tax, accounting or legal obligations.
6. DATA SHARING / CATEGORIES OF THIRD PARTIES
6.1 United Gambling does not engage in, share, transfer, or disclosure of Personal Data, except as provided in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise required by applicable laws, directives or regulations.
6.2 Gambling cooperates with third parties for the provision of the services offered on the Website, therefore we may disclose users/visitors’ personal data to such third parties for:
6.2.1 Website hosting services;
6.2.2 Website development;
6.2.3 Casino providers (including but not limited to real money casino providers; sweepstakes casinos, social casinos, game providers);
6.2.4 Data storage services;
6.2.5 Data analysis services;
6.2.6 Marketing and advertising;
6.2.7 Products and services’ sales;
6.2.8 Promotions; and
6.2.9 Payment providers.
6.3 United Gambling requests all third parties to respect the security of users/visitors Personal Data and to treat them in compliance with the law. United Gambling does permit any third-party service providers to use Personal Data for their own purposes and only authorizes them to process Personal Data for specific purposes and in accordance with United Gambling’s instructions.
6.4 United Gambling may disclose users/visitors’ Personal Data with other entities or individuals as mandated by law. This includes cooperation with law enforcement and legal proceedings.
6.5 United Gambling could disclose Personal Data to establish or exercise its legal rights, or to defend against legal claims/disputes.
6.6 United Gambling may provide Personal Data to affiliated or related companies for legitimate business purposes.
7. THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
7.1 United Gambling has no control over third party websites. As soon as the users/visitors leave the Website, or are redirected to another website for example, by clicking on an advertisement or third-party brand banner displayed on the Website, the terms and conditions, privacy policies, and data processing practices of the third party website will apply. The terms and conditions of the Website and this Privacy Policy will no longer apply to the users/visitors and to any use they make of such third party website.
7.2 United Gambling does not provide any guarantees against the use of user/visitor’s data by third party website sites linked to or originating from the Website.
8. AGGREGATED DATA
8.1 United Gambling may generate, measure, and use de-identified, anonymized, or aggregate data. Such data may be derived from users/visitors’ Personal Data, but it does not directly or indirectly identify any user/visitor. United Gambling uses such data, for example, to analyze trends, prepare statistics, calculate the percentage of users/visitors accessing specific services/features and/or comply with applicable laws (hereinafter referred to as the “Aggregated Data”). United Gambling will handle and utilize Aggregated Data only in an anonymous, de-identified manner, and will not attempt to re-identify it unless permitted by the relevant laws.
8.2 United Gambling may disclose Aggregated Data to third parties without consent from users/visitors and without prior notice; United Gambling may utilize, use, and disclose such data without any restrictions.
8.3 United Gambling does not collect information about race or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual life, sexual orientation, political opinions, union membership, health, genetic, or biometric data; it is strictly prohibited for users/visitors to share or otherwise send such data.
9. ACCOUNT AND CHANGES TO PERSONAL DATA
9.1 It is not mandatory to register and open an account on the Website to access/use the Website and/or the Services. The Website and/or the Services are accessible free of charge by any user/visitor that is not a Minor (as defined in Section 12 below. The use of the Website and/or its Services by Minors is strictly prohibited.
9.2 If users/visitors chose to open an account, such account is subject to the terms and conditions of the Website and to this Privacy Policy.
9.3 Users/visitors may request deactivation or deletion of their account at any time; after deactivation or deletion United Gambling may retain some information as set out in Section 5 of this Privacy Policy.
9.4 At any time, users/visitors may contact United Gambling at privacy@unitedgambling.org in order to:
9.4.1 Correct any inaccuracy in Personal Data;
9.4.2 Receive a copy of Personal Data for the purpose of transferring it to another entity;
9.4.3 Opt-out of the use of Personal Data for targeted advertising; or
9.4.4 Request deletion of Personal Data except where United Gambling is legally required to retain it.
10. SECURITY
10.1 United Gambling diligently protects Personal Data with suitable electronic, personnel, and physical measures but cannot guarantee complete security against unauthorized access or breaches resulting in loss, theft, alteration, or misuse. Each user/visitor is responsible for keeping login information confidential and should promptly change its passwords and notify United Gambling if there is any suspect of unauthorized access to the user/visitor account.
11. DO NOT TRACK POLICY
11.1 United Gambling declares that the Website, in its current version, does not recognize or respond to browser Do Not Track (hereinafter referred to as “DNT”) signals or similar mechanisms.
12. CHILDREN
12.1 The Website provides information on online gambling and, as such, none of its marketing content, products, Services, or promotions is suitable or directed at children and visitors under the age of 18 (or the equivalent minimum age in the relevant State jurisdiction) (hereinafter referred to as “Minor(s)”).
12.2 United Gambling and the Website do not knowingly solicit or collect personal data from Minors. If United Gambling becomes aware that it has accidentally collected personal data from a Minor, United Gambling will remove such personal data from its records as soon as reasonably possible.
12.3 United Gambling declines responsibility for actions taken by Minors based on the contents present on the Website, or on any of its subdomains and pages, nor for our outgoing marketing campaigns (including, for example, the newsletters).
13. CALIFORNIA USERS/VISITORS
13.1 Under the California Civil Code Section 1798.83, users/visitors residing in California using have the right to request, once a year and without any cost, a notice detailing the Personal Data (if any) that United Gambling might have shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes during the course of the last calendar year. The notice shall include the categories of Personal Data shared and the names and addresses of all third parties that received such Personal Data. California residents interested in requesting this information should send their written request to privacy@unitedgambling.org.
14. CHANGES IN BUSINESS/BANKRUPTCY
14.1 In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, sale of the Website or of other company assets, United Gambling may transfer Personal Data to third parties. Users/visitors’ Personal Data might be also shared and/or transferred also for potential transactions relating to the reasons mentioned above. United Gambling will inform users/visitors if any Personal Data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
15. ASSIGNMENT
15.1 United Gambling reserves the right to transfer, assign this Privacy Policy or of its rights and/or obligations to entities within the same corporate group as the United Gambling or to third parties in the event of corporate transactions.
16. CONTACTS
16.1 For any matter pertaining to this Privacy Policy or for privacy quieris users/visitors may contact privacy@unitedgambling.org; or write to United Growth Holding Ltd, 62, Regent House, Bisazza Street, Sliema SLM 1640, Malta.