Privacy Policy of PokerStars

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how PokerStars, operating under the license of ANJ (Autorité Nationale des Jeux - France), collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information in compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations in Canada. This policy applies to all users of our online casino services.

Data Collection

PokerStars collects various types of information from users to provide a secure and seamless gaming experience. The categories of data collected include:

• Registration Data: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your name, date of birth, address, email address, and contact number.
• Payment Details: For processing transactions, we collect financial information such as credit card details, banking information, and transaction history.
• Technical Logs: We automatically collect technical information when you use our services, including IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, and access times.
• Cookies: We utilize cookies to enhance user experience on our platform, which includes both essential cookies for functionality and analytical cookies for performance tracking.

Purpose of Data Usage

PokerStars uses the collected data for various legitimate purposes, which include:

• Account Management: To manage your user account, process transactions, and provide customer support.
• Marketing Communication: To send promotional materials and information about our products and services, subject to your consent.
• Anti-Fraud Checks: To identify and prevent fraudulent activities and unauthorized transactions.
• AML Compliance: To comply with Anti-Money Laundering regulations and obligations.
• KYC Procedures: To verify the identity of our users to ensure compliance with legal gambling regulations.

Data Sharing

PokerStars may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Payment Providers: We share your data with trusted payment processors to facilitate transactions and manage payments securely.
• Verification Partners: Your information may be disclosed to third-party verification partners for identity checks and fraud prevention.
• Regulatory Authorities: We may disclose your data to regulatory authorities where required by law or to comply with legal obligations.

User Rights

As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations that may require us to retain certain data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restrictions on the processing of your personal data under specific circumstances.

Cookie Policy

PokerStars utilizes cookies to improve your experience on our platform. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features.
• Analytical Cookies: We use these cookies to gather information about how users interact with our site, allowing us to improve functionality and performance.

Data Security

PokerStars takes appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We implement industry-standard security protocols and technologies to safeguard your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Upon expiration of the retention period, we will securely dispose of your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

PokerStars reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. 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 our data practices.

Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection Officer through the designated channels on our website.

Conclusion

This Privacy Policy aims to ensure that your personal information is handled with care and transparency while complying with relevant legal and regulatory requirements. By using our services, you consent to the data practices described herein.