Last Updated: November, 2025
At PokiesCritic.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy and trust are important to us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our websitehttps://pokiescritic.com (“the Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the terms described below. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. What Data We Collect
We collect several types of data to improve our services and provide you with a better user experience.
1.1. Personal Data You Provide
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide:
- Identity Data: Name or alias (if you contact us or register).
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, or communication preferences.
- Profile Data: Username, encrypted password, login time, and preferences.
- Marketing Data: Newsletter subscriptions, feedback, and communication preferences.
- User Content: Comments, reviews, or feedback submitted to the Site.
1.2. Automatically Collected Data
We automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and time zone.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, session duration, referral URLs, and interactions on the Site.
- Cookie Data: Small text files that store your preferences and browsing activity.
1.3. Aggregated Data
We may collect aggregated or anonymized data for statistical analysis. This data cannot identify you personally and is used to improve our content and website functionality.
2. How We Collect Data
We use different methods to collect data, including:
- Direct interactions: when you subscribe, send us messages, or participate in surveys.
- Automated technologies: cookies, analytics scripts, and web beacons.
- Third parties: data from tools like Google Analytics or affiliate platforms that help us analyze traffic and user behavior.
You can read more about how cookies are used in our separate Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
We only use your personal information for legitimate purposes, including:
| Purpose / Activity | Type of Data | Legal Basis |
| To create or manage a user account | Identity, Contact, Profile | Legitimate interest / consent |
| To send newsletters or updates | Contact, Marketing | Consent |
| To improve website functionality and performance | Technical, Usage | Legitimate interest |
| To respond to user inquiries or feedback | Contact | Legitimate interest |
| To deliver targeted content and advertising | Technical, Usage, Marketing | Consent |
| To comply with legal or regulatory obligations | Any necessary data | Legal obligation |
We will not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to the above without notifying you first.
4. How We Share Your Data
Pokies Critic does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
However, we may share limited data under specific circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, or marketing tools) who process data on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- With affiliate partners — when you click on casino links or banners, some anonymized tracking information may be used for referral purposes.
- When required by law, such as to comply with legal obligations or government requests.
- In case of a merger or acquisition, we may transfer your data to the new owner, with prior notice to users.
All partners must comply with GDPR and other international privacy standards.
If data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected under appropriate safeguards such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
5. Account Registration and Children’s Privacy
5.1. User Accounts
You may register a free account to comment or receive newsletters, but registration is optional.
You can delete your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected].
5.2. Age Restriction
Pokies Critic is designed for adults aged 18 years or older (or the legal gambling age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that we have collected personal data from anyone under 18, we will delete it immediately.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and analytics to:
- Understand how users navigate the site
- Improve content and structure
- Offer relevant promotions and partner offers
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect some features of the Site.
For more details, please visit our Cookie Policy page.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction: Request limited processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Objection: Object to our use of your personal data for legitimate reasons.
- Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Aggregated statistical data may be stored indefinitely for analytical purposes.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:
- Secure servers with encryption protocols (SSL/TLS)
- Restricted administrative access
- Regular security audits
- Encrypted storage for passwords and sensitive data
While we take every precaution to protect your data, no system can guarantee 100% security online.
10. Third-Party Websites
Pokies Critic contains links to external websites (including casino brands, affiliate partners, and advertisers).
Please note that:
- We have no control over third-party websites or their data handling.
- Clicking on external links means you are subject to their own privacy policies.
- We are not responsible for the actions, content, or practices of any third-party websites.
We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of any linked sites before providing personal data.
11. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside of your home country, we take all necessary steps to ensure it remains protected.
Transfers will occur only to jurisdictions with adequate data protection laws or under legally approved safeguards.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
- Legal requirements
- Business updates
- Changes in technology or data usage
Any updates will be published on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised.
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed of any changes.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://pokiescritic.com
We encourage you to reach out first with any concerns before contacting a regulatory authority.
However, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
