Last updated: 12 May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how VideoPokerEdge (“we”, “our”, “the Site”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit videopokeredge.com. It also explains the privacy choices and rights that may be available to you depending on your jurisdiction.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
1. Scope of this policy
This policy applies to VideoPokerEdge and the information collected through this website. The Site publishes educational content about video poker mathematics, paytables, RTP, strategy, and related topics.
The Site does not require user accounts, does not process payments, and does not knowingly collect sensitive personal information. Most information collected is technical or usage-related, such as server logs, analytics data, and cookie preferences.
2. Information we collect
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This may include:
- IP address or approximate network location
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Date and time of visits
- Diagnostic and security-related log data
- Cookie and consent preference information
This information is used to operate, secure, analyse, and improve the Site.
Information you provide voluntarily
If you contact us by email, we may receive:
- Your email address
- Your name, if you include it
- The content of your message
- Any information you choose to include in attachments or correspondence
Please do not send sensitive personal documents unless we specifically request information needed to process a privacy or legal request.
Information we do not intentionally collect
We do not intentionally collect:
- Payment card information
- Government identification documents
- Health information
- Precise geolocation data
- Account login data, because the Site does not offer public user accounts
- Information from anyone we know to be under the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction
3. How we use information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Site operation: to serve pages, maintain functionality, and deliver content
- Security: to detect abuse, spam, malicious traffic, unauthorised access, or technical issues
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use the Site and improve page structure, content quality, and performance
- Communication: to respond to messages, editorial corrections, privacy requests, or technical reports
- Compliance: to comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to valid legal requests
We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and similar technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help a website function, remember preferences, or understand usage patterns.
Types of cookies we may use
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic site functionality, security, or cookie preference storage
- Analytics cookies: used to understand aggregate site usage and improve content and performance
- Preference cookies: used to remember settings such as display or consent preferences, where applicable
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your location and the tools active on the Site, you may also see a cookie consent or preference banner. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality.
5. Analytics and third-party services
We may use third-party services to operate and improve the Site. These may include:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers that deliver the Site to visitors
- Analytics providers that help us understand aggregate usage patterns
- Security and anti-abuse tools that help protect the Site from malicious traffic
- Content delivery networks that improve loading speed and reliability
These providers may process limited technical information on our behalf. Each provider has its own privacy practices and may process information in countries other than your own.
6. Legal bases for processing
Where privacy law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on one or more of the following:
- Legitimate interests: operating, securing, improving, and maintaining the Site
- Consent: where consent is required for certain cookies, analytics, or similar technologies
- Legal obligation: where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws or valid legal requests
- Contractual necessity: where processing is needed to respond to a request you send us
7. Information sharing
We may share information in limited circumstances:
- Service providers: with hosting, analytics, security, infrastructure, or technical service providers who help operate the Site
- Legal compliance: if required by law, regulation, court order, or valid legal process
- Protection of rights: if necessary to protect the Site, users, operators, or others from abuse, fraud, security threats, or legal claims
- Business transfer: if the Site or its assets are transferred, merged, reorganised, or sold
We do not sell personal information or intentionally disclose it for unrelated third-party marketing.
8. Data retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Server and security logs: usually retained for a limited period for security, debugging, and operational purposes
- Analytics data: retained according to the settings and policies of the analytics provider, often in aggregated or anonymised form
- Email correspondence: retained as long as needed to respond, maintain records of communication, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations
- Privacy requests: retained as needed to document handling of the request
9. International data transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than the country where you live. Those countries may have privacy and data protection laws that differ from your local laws.
Where required, we use reasonable safeguards for international data transfers, such as contractual protections with service providers or other mechanisms recognised under applicable law.
10. Your privacy rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Request a copy of personal information in a portable format
- Opt out of certain data uses where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority or regulator in your jurisdiction
These rights are not absolute and may depend on applicable law, verification requirements, and the type of information involved.
11. How to exercise your rights
To make a privacy request, contact us at [email protected] with “Privacy request” in the subject line.
Please include enough information for us to understand the request and verify that you are authorised to make it. We may ask for additional information if required to verify identity or process the request. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
12. Children’s privacy
VideoPokerEdge is intended for adults and for readers who are legally permitted to access gambling-related educational content in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, contact us at [email protected]. If we confirm that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
13. Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include HTTPS, access controls, security monitoring, and regular maintenance.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Third-party links
The Site may link to third-party websites, including mathematical references, responsible gambling resources, citation sources, software providers, and other external materials. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. Review their policies before providing information to them.
15. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
16. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise privacy rights, contact us at [email protected].