Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2025
Domain: https://safeplayindex.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to SafePlayIndex (“we”, “our”, “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website https://safeplayindex.com.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that all data handling is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
We do not operate gambling services, process financial transactions, or collect sensitive data related to gaming activities.
Our mission is to provide verified, educational, and responsible information about licensed gaming operators.
2. Who We Are
SafePlayIndex is an independent information platform that promotes transparency and responsible gaming.
We publish publicly available data about licensed operators and responsible gaming resources.
We act as a data controller for the purposes of this Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO):
3. What Information We Collect
We only collect minimal and non-sensitive information, limited to:
a. Data You Provide Voluntarily
- Information you send us via contact forms or email (e.g., name, email address, organization).
- Feedback or requests submitted to improve content or report issues.
b. Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address (anonymized and not linked to identifiable users)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie consent preferences (stored in a strictly necessary cookie)
This data is collected only for security, analytics, and performance monitoring purposes.
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use a limited number of first-party cookies for functionality, consent management, and aggregate analytics.
For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data only for lawful, transparent, and limited purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To analyze aggregated site traffic and performance
- To respond to inquiries or requests you send us
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To ensure content security and prevent misuse or spam
We do not sell, rent, or trade user data.
We do not build behavioral profiles or perform targeted advertising.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
- Consent — when you voluntarily submit information (e.g., via contact forms).
- Legitimate interest — to improve site performance, ensure security, and provide accurate information.
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Contact form data: retained up to 6 months for follow-up correspondence.
- Analytics data: retained in anonymized, aggregated form only.
- Cookie preferences: retained up to 12 months or until you reset them.
When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share your personal data with third parties except:
- When required by law or lawful request from authorities.
- With analytics providers that operate under strict data protection terms (e.g., anonymized, GDPR-compliant statistics).
We do not use external advertising networks or affiliate trackers that process personal data.
All links to external gaming operators are for informational purposes only and are clearly marked as external.
Visiting external websites is subject to their own privacy policies.
8. International Data Transfers
We store and process all data within the European Union (EU) or in jurisdictions with adequate data protection as recognized by the European Commission.
We do not transfer personal data to third countries without appropriate safeguards.
9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to rectification: correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restriction: limit how we process your data.
- Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to object: opt out of specific processing activities.
- Right to withdraw consent: at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
We may request verification to confirm your identity before processing your request.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 18 and above.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us to request immediate deletion.
11. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
This includes:
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Regular site maintenance and security updates
- Restricted access to administrative functions
- Data minimization practices
Despite our best efforts, no online system can guarantee absolute security, but we continuously monitor and improve our safeguards.
12. External Links
Our website may include links to external websites or licensed operators.
We are not responsible for the content or data practices of external sites.
We recommend reviewing the Privacy Policies of all linked websites before providing any personal information.
13. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our operations.
All updates will be published on this page, with the “Last updated” date revised accordingly.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
📧 [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://safeplayindex.com