Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21 May 2024

Welcome to Gargantoonz-Finland.net. This Privacy Policy outlines how Gargantoonz Entertainment Ltd. ("we", "us", or "our"), the operator of gargantoonz-finland.net, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. As an official website dedicated to the "Gargantoonz" slot game by Play'n GO, we are committed to building your trust by being transparent about our data practices, especially given the sensitive nature of the online gambling industry and Google's stringent quality guidelines for 'Your Money Your Life' (YMYL) content.

We understand that you are entrusting us with your information, and we take this responsibility seriously. This policy is designed to be clear, comprehensive, and compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other relevant UK laws, including those enforced by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) where applicable to our operations.

1. Who We Are

Gargantoonz Entertainment Ltd. is a company registered in the United Kingdom.

Registered Address: 123 Regent Street, London, W1B 5TA, United Kingdom.

Company Registration Number: 12345678 (example, a real number would be used).

Data Protection Officer (DPO): [email protected]

Our website, gargantoonz-finland.net, is a promotional and informational platform for the "Gargantoonz" slot game. Please note that we do not directly offer gambling services, operate a casino, or process real money transactions on this website. We provide information, game demos, and may feature links to licensed third-party casino operators where you can play the game for real money.

2. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Your privacy and security are paramount. We are dedicated to:

Transparency: Clearly explaining what data we collect and why.
Security: Implementing robust measures to protect your data from unauthorised access or breaches.
Control: Empowering you with rights over your personal information.
Responsibility: Operating in full compliance with UK data protection laws and industry best practices.

We aim for this policy to demonstrate our experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness, assuring both our users and regulatory bodies of our legitimate and responsible operations.

3. What Data We Collect About You

Given that we are an informational site and do not host direct gambling, our data collection is limited. We collect different types of personal data for various purposes, as outlined below.

3.1. Information You Provide to Us (Voluntarily)

Communication Data: If you contact us via email, contact forms, or other communication channels, we will collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Feedback Data: If you provide feedback on our website or the game, this may include your opinions and suggestions.

3.2. Information We Collect Automatically (Website Usage Data)

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve your experience.

Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website.
Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, game demo interactions (e.g., spins, feature triggers in demo mode), referral sources, and navigation paths.
Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Please refer to our separate [Cookie Policy] for more details.

3.3. Information We DO NOT Collect Directly

As an informational site, we specifically DO NOT collect, store, or process:

Your financial or payment details (e.g., credit card numbers, bank account details).
Your full Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation (e.g., passport, utility bills) used for identity verification at online casinos.
Your real money gambling transaction history or betting patterns from third-party casinos.
Sensitive personal data beyond what is necessary for communication (e.g., health data, religious beliefs).

4. How and Why We Use Your Data (Purposes and Legal Bases)

We only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis to do so under UK GDPR.

Purpose for Processing	Types of Data Used	Legal Basis for Processing
To provide and maintain our website and game information.	Technical Data, Usage Data	Legitimate Interests (to operate our website, ensure its security, and provide information about the game).
To improve our website and user experience.	Technical Data, Usage Data, Feedback Data	Legitimate Interests (to understand how our website is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance content).
To manage our relationship with you.	Communication Data	Legitimate Interests (to respond to your enquiries, provide support, and manage our communications effectively).
For analytics and performance monitoring.	Technical Data, Usage Data	Consent (for non-essential cookies and tracking, which you can manage via our Cookie Policy). Legitimate Interests (for essential analytics to ensure site functionality).
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.	Technical Data, Communication Data, Usage Data	Legal Obligation (to meet requirements from authorities, prevent fraud, or respond to lawful requests).
To protect our legitimate business interests.	Technical Data, Usage Data	Legitimate Interests (to protect against security threats, fraud, or other malicious activities).
For affiliate marketing activities.	Usage Data (via cookies), Technical Data (referral information)	Consent (for tracking cookies). Legitimate Interests (to generate revenue to support the site, provided user consent for tracking is obtained).

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your data with selected third parties in specific circumstances, always ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place.

Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to help us operate our website, such as hosting providers, security services, and analytics providers. These providers only process data on our behalf and are bound by strict contractual obligations to protect your data.
Analytics Providers: We use Yandex.Metrica to collect and analyse website usage data. Please see Section 6 for important information regarding this service.
Affiliate Partners: If you click on an affiliate link on our site leading to a third-party online casino, your browser may send information (e.g., a cookie ID) to that casino to track the referral. We do not share your direct personal data (like your name or email) with these partners unless you explicitly provide it to them on their site.
Regulators and Law Enforcement: We may disclose your data if legally required to do so by governmental authorities, such as the UK Gambling Commission or other law enforcement agencies, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Professional Advisers: We may share data with our professional advisers (e.g., lawyers, accountants) to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, or to obtain professional advice.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your data may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

6. International Data Transfers (Special Note on Yandex.Metrica)

We use Yandex.Metrica, a web analytics service provided by Yandex LLC, to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. This service involves the transfer of your Usage Data and Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser information) to servers located in Russia.

Important Considerations:

Lack of Adequacy Decision: The United Kingdom (and the European Union) currently does not have an adequacy decision in place for data transfers to Russia. This means that the UK government has not formally determined that Russia provides an adequate level of data protection equivalent to the UK GDPR.
Potential Risks: Due to the lack of an adequacy decision, there is an increased risk that your personal data, once transferred to Russia, may not receive the same level of protection as it does under UK GDPR. This includes the potential for Russian government authorities to access your data without the robust legal safeguards present in the UK.
Safeguards: While Yandex.Metrica employs anonymisation techniques (e.g., IP anonymisation) and we strive to configure the service to minimise data collection, these measures may not fully mitigate the risks associated with data transfers to a non-adequate country. We rely on your explicit consent for the use of non-essential cookies and tracking, which facilitates these transfers.

Your Choice:

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the use of Yandex.Metrica at any time via our Cookie Consent Tool. You can also opt-out of Yandex.Metrica tracking by installing the Yandex.Metrica opt-out browser add-on, available from Yandex.

We believe in full transparency about our data practices, even when they involve services that present unique data protection challenges. We continuously review our service providers to ensure the best possible balance between functionality and data protection.

7. Data Security

We implement robust technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption: Using SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit to secure communication between your browser and our website.
Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to only those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a legitimate business need to know, and who are subject to confidentiality obligations.
Regular Audits: Regularly reviewing our security practices and systems to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
Data Minimisation: Collecting only the data that is necessary for our stated purposes.

While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Communication Data: Retained for as long as necessary to resolve your query and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping, typically up to 2 years.
Website Usage Data (Analytics): Anonymised or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely. Raw data linked to identifiable individuals (e.g., IP addresses before anonymisation) is retained according to Yandex.Metrica's default settings and our configuration, typically for a limited period.
Cookie Data: Retained according to the lifespan of the cookie, as detailed in our Cookie Policy.

To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorised use or disclosure of your personal data, the purposes for which we process your personal data and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, and the applicable legal requirements.

9. Your UK GDPR Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have significant rights regarding your personal data. We are committed to helping you exercise these rights:

Right to Be Informed

You have the right to be informed about how your data is collected and used. This Privacy Policy serves that purpose.

Right of Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you is corrected.

Right to Erasure ('Right to Be Forgotten')

You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances (e.g., if the data is no longer necessary for the purpose for which it was collected).

Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit the way we use your data in certain circumstances (e.g., if you contest the accuracy of the data).

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit that data to another controller.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations, particularly where we are relying on legitimate interests as our legal basis.

Rights in Relation to Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

You have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affects you. We do not engage in such automated decision-making.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact details provided in Section 15. We will respond to your request within one month.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and support our affiliate marketing efforts. For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our dedicated [Cookie Policy].

11. Responsible Gambling

While Gargantoonz-Finland.net does not offer direct gambling services, we recognise the importance of responsible gambling and its impact on users' financial well-being. We are committed to promoting a safe and responsible online environment.

Information and Awareness: We aim to provide information about responsible gambling practices and the risks associated with gambling.
Signposting Support: We strongly encourage anyone concerned about their gambling habits or those of a loved one to seek help from dedicated organisations. In the UK, you can contact:
- GamCare: Freephone 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk
- BeGambleAware: Freephone 0808 8020 133 or visit www.begambleaware.org
- National Gambling Treatment Service: Access via GamCare or BeGambleAware.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.

13. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Transparency

Our website contains links to third-party websites, primarily online casinos where you can play the "Gargantoonz" game for real money. These links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and engage with the third-party site (e.g., register an account or make a deposit).

Transparency: We use affiliate links to support the operation and maintenance of this website, allowing us to continue providing free access to game information and demos.
Independent Policies: Please note that these third-party websites have their own independent privacy policies, terms and conditions, and data practices. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal data.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or industry standards. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. For significant changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email Contact

[email protected]

Postal Address

Data Protection Officer
Gargantoonz Entertainment Ltd.
123 Regent Street
London, W1B 5TA
United Kingdom

Complaints

You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). We would, however, appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance.