Welcome to the Privacy Policy of PlayCasinoFriends. This document sets forth the practices and policies with regard to the collection, use, storage, and processing of personal information of our users. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in a secure and responsible manner. Our social casino platform operates using virtual currency only; therefore, please note that there is absolutely no involvement of real money transactions and no facility for purchasing virtual currency with real monetary funds. All game credits and virtual tokens available within our platform are purely for entertainment purposes and hold no true cash value. The absence of any real money transactions is fundamental to our platform’s operations and is stated explicitly throughout this policy.
This Privacy Policy is applicable to users accessing our platform from within the United Kingdom. In accordance with the relevant data protection legislation, including the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we have implemented a range of measures designed to protect the security and integrity of your information. We encourage you to review this document carefully as it details your rights regarding access to, modifications of, and deletion of your personal data. Your continued use of our service signifies your acceptance of these terms and the practices described herein.
We may collect a range of personal information in order to provide you with a better experience on our social casino platform. The types of data we collect may include, but are not limited to:
Please note that the social casino environment is strictly virtual – all monetary values within our platform are represented as virtual currency. No real money is ever used to purchase these tokens and no financial transactions are involved. This measure ensures that all interactions on our platform remain within a simulated context for entertainment purposes only.
The collection and subsequent processing of your personal data is conducted solely for legitimate and specified purposes. Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:
Your data is used to enhance platform functionality by appropriately tailoring content, ensuring a smooth operational environment, and maintaining the integrity of our social casino system. Additionally, analytical data is collected to monitor performance, improve service delivery, and address any technical issues.
Your trust in us is of utmost importance. We have implemented stringent technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include encryption protocols, secure server facilities, and regularly updated security practices designed to adhere to the highest industry standards.
Data retention periods are determined in accordance with our operational needs and statutory requirements. While some information remains on file for as long as your account is active or as required to provide you with our services, we ensure that any data retained beyond its period of necessity is stored in a secure manner and is accessible only to authorized personnel. When the data is no longer needed, we ensure its secure deletion or anonymization in alignment with the best practices stipulated under the applicable data protection regulations.
Under the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant national legislation, you have a variety of rights regarding your personal data. These rights include:
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the provided contact methods. We may request additional information to confirm your identity before processing your request.
We are firmly committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your personal data. As such, we will not share any of your personal information with third parties without your consent, except in situations including but not limited to:
Any data that might be shared with trusted third-party service providers is subject to stringent contractual agreements that guarantee the continued confidentiality and security of your information.
We recognize that control over your own personal data is a fundamental right. Accordingly, you are entitled to:
To initiate any of these actions, please contact us using the designated contact details provided below. Upon receiving your request, we will verify your identity and respond promptly, generally within one month from the receipt of the request, in accordance with the guidelines provided by the applicable data protection rules.
The security of your personal data is paramount to us. We have implemented a range of technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. These security measures include:
While we take every precaution to protect your personal data, please be aware that no online system is entirely immune from risks. In the event of a security breach that compromises your personal information, we will promptly notify you and take the necessary remedial actions as required by the United Kingdom data protection legislation.
In some circumstances, your personal data may be transferred and stored outside of your local jurisdiction to facilitate the operation of our services. When this occurs, we ensure that your data is protected by implementing appropriate safeguards. These safeguards include mechanisms consistent with UK GDPR requirements and ensuring that any recipient of your data provides an adequate level of protection in line with the principles set out in this policy.
This Privacy Policy is subject to revision periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We commit to providing clear notice of any material changes by updating the date at the beginning of the policy, using the macro 14/01/2025 to indicate the last revision date. We strongly encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how your personal data is being handled.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the ways in which we handle your personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach out through any of the following channels:
Please include as much detail as possible when contacting us, especially if you are requesting access, corrections, or deletion of your personal data. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and in line with the legal requirements set forth by the applicable data protection regulations.
Please be reminded that our platform operates with virtual currency exclusively. There are no mechanisms available on PlayCasinoFriends for depositing real money or converting virtual tokens into real-world financial currency. All in-game transactions are strictly limited to virtual credits, ensuring that all interactions remain within the gaming context and that users are not exposed to any real money financial risks.
This Privacy Policy is intended to serve as a comprehensive guide regarding our data protection practices. Every effort has been made to ensure that this document is clear and accessible. In the event that any provision of this Policy is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
By accessing or using our social casino platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify or update any of these terms at any time, and any such changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised version on our platform.
Thank you for taking the time to review our Privacy Policy. We value your trust and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information while ensuring that your experience on our platform remains fun, secure, and primarily virtual. Your privacy and security remain our highest priorities, and we will continue to update our practices to meet or exceed the legal standards as set forth in the United Kingdom’s data protection framework.
