Data We Collect
We collect minimal data necessary to operate the site. This includes:
| Data Type | Source | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| IP address | Server logs | Security, abuse prevention |
| Browser type, OS | Server logs | Analytics, compatibility |
| Pages visited, time on site | Analytics (anonymised) | Product improvement |
| Referral source | HTTP headers | Analytics |
| Email address | Contact form (if submitted) | Responding to enquiries |
We do not collect financial data, payment card information or gambling account details. We do not collect data from users under 18.
How We Use Data
Data collected on this site is used exclusively for operating and improving Poker Catalog. Specifically: to monitor server performance, understand how visitors use the site, respond to contact form submissions, and detect and prevent abusive traffic. We do not sell, rent or trade personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third Parties
We use the following third-party services, each subject to their own privacy policies:
- Google Fonts — to serve typefaces. Google may log the request IP.
- Telegram / LINE — when you click a CTA link, you are redirected to those platforms. We do not receive any data from those interactions.
- App Store / Google Play — download links for apps. We do not receive click data.
We do not embed social media trackers, ad networks or retargeting pixels anywhere on this site.
Your Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under GDPR including: the right to access data we hold about you, the right to rectification, the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"), and the right to object to processing. To exercise these rights, email [email protected].
Because we collect minimal data, in most cases our response will be to confirm we hold no personal data identifiable to you other than anonymised analytics aggregates.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for 30 days and then automatically deleted. Anonymised analytics data is retained indefinitely in aggregate form. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months and then deleted unless an ongoing matter requires their preservation.
Contact
For privacy-related requests, email [email protected]. We aim to respond within 30 days. For general enquiries, see our Contact page.