Privacy Policy for Aboutslots.com

This Privacy Policy describes how Aboutslots.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website, products, and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information to provide our services effectively:

  • Personal Information: This includes information that identifies you personally, such as your name and email address. We collect this information when you register for an account, take part in social tournaments or interact with our services in a way that requires personal identification, provided by you.
  • Account Registration Information: When you register for an account, we collect information such as your chosen username, email and link token provided by your choice of provider. This information is necessary to create and maintain your account, and it helps us ensure the security of your account and our services.
  • Device Information: We automatically collect information about the devices you use to access our website, such as your browser type, and operating system. This helps us optimize our services for your device and analyze trends in device usage.
  • Usage Information: We gather information about interactions with our website, including pages visited, features used, and the referring website. This data helps us understand how you use our services and tailor them to better meet your needs. We collect and use aggregated data for different purposes. This includes statistical or demographic information derived from your personal data, but it does not identify you.
  • Marketing and Communications Data: This includes your preferences for receiving communications from us, such as in association with social tournaments. Read more about our social tournaments here.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes with legitimate interest:

  • Providing and Improving Services: We use your information to deliver our services to you, including providing customer support and improving our products and features.
  • Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you about your account, respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Personalization: We use your information to personalize your experience with our services, such as recommending content or features that may be of interest to you.
  • Analytics: We analyze the information we collect to understand trends in user behavior, track the performance of our website and services, and make data-driven decisions to improve our website and services.
  • Complying with legal obligations.

Processing is based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time.

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with the following parties:

  • Third-party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services, such as hosting our website or analyzing data. These providers have access to information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
  • Business Partners: We may share aggregated or anonymized information with business partners for marketing and promotional purposes. However, we do not share personal information that can identify you without your consent.
  • Legal Authorities: In certain circumstances, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws or regulations, to respond to lawful requests from public authorities, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or that of others.

4. Data Retention

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

5. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to rectify inaccurate personal data.
  • The right to erase your personal data.
  • The right to restrict processing of your personal data.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to object to processing of your personal data.
  • The right to withdraw consent.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device and allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information. Read our cookie policy for further information:  We use cookies for purposes such as:

  • Authentication: We use cookies to verify your identity when you log into your account, so you don't have to enter your credentials each time you visit our website.
  • Preferences: We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings, such as country preferences or the display of certain features.
  • Analytics: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer our website, track users movements and interact with our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on each page. This helps us analyze trends and improve our website and services.

You can control cookies through our cookie banner, your browser settings and other tools. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and advertisements that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18 and legally allowed to play in a casino. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates. Your continued use of our website after the effective date of the revised policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our processing of your personal data, please contact us at privacy@aboutslots.com.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on 2024-01-18.

Comprehensive Guide to Tournaments

Introduction

Aboutslots hosts exciting free-to-play tournaments, allowing participants to compete for various prizes. This guide provides detailed information on how to join these tournaments.

Participation Requirements

  • Membership Criteria: You must be a registered member with at least five forum posts or article comments.
  • Prize Collection: Claim your prize within five days after the tournament concludes.
  • Eligibility: Ensure you meet the specific criteria, including location restrictions, for each tournament.

Tournament Rules and Fair Play

  • Rules: Each tournament has its own set of rules to maintain fair play and competition integrity.
  • Compliance: Adherence to these rules is mandatory, with breaches resulting in disqualification.

How to Participate

  1. Register: Sign up and fulfill the minimum activity requirement.
  2. Join a Tournament: Enter any ongoing tournament by following the site’s instructions.
  3. Compete: Play according to the game rules and aim for the highest score or best performance.

Prize Distribution

Exclusion Policy: Players who have excluded themselves from gambling activities are prohibited from participating in any form of gambling. As a result, they are not eligible to claim any prizes.

  • Types of Prizes: Prizes range from cash rewards to vouchers and merchandise, depending on the sponsor.
  • Claiming process: Winners are responsible for checking if they have won and must contact AboutSlots via live chat within 7 days of the announcement of the winners to claim their prize. Any prize not claimed within this period will be forfeited.
  • Prize Crediting: Crediting your prize can take up to two weeks from the time your account and leaderboard position are verified. We strive to be efficient, but delays can occur due to third-party vendors.

Terms & Conditions

By participating in Aboutslots free-to-play tournaments, participants ("you") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions:

  • Age Requirement: 18+ and legally allowed to play in a casino.
  • Players who have excluded themselves from gambling activities are prohibited from participating in any form of gambling.
  • Fair Play: Any attempt to use multiple accounts or unfair practices will result in disqualification and a permanent ban.
  • Conduct: Participants must behave respectfully and lawfully. Unlawful or disruptive behavior will lead to disqualification.
  • Compliance: We reserve the right to withhold prizes from anyone who fails to comply with the terms.
  • Technical Issues: Aboutslots is not responsible for incorrect information or technical errors related to the tournament.
  • Disputes: Any disputes related to the tournament or prizes must be resolved individually.
  • Changes to Terms: Absoutslots reserves the right to change these terms at any time at its sole discretion.

Additional Information

For more detailed instructions and up-to-date information about ongoing and upcoming tournaments, visit the Tournament Page

Ensure you understand all requirements and rules to maximize your chances of success.