Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ScienceGermanyHub ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our social casino platform. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Contact us through our support channels
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Submit reviews or feedback

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Age verification information
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2.3 Gaming Information

We collect information related to your gaming activity, including:

• Virtual credits balance and transactions
• Game preferences and statistics
• Session duration and frequency
• Achievements and progress

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision

• To provide and maintain our social casino platform
• To process virtual credit transactions
• To deliver customer support
• To personalize your gaming experience

3.2 Legal Compliance

• To verify age and identity (18+ requirement)
• To comply with UK gambling regulations
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To maintain responsible gaming practices

3.3 Communication

• To send important service updates
• To respond to your inquiries
• To provide promotional information (with consent)
• To send security alerts

3.4 Analytics and Improvement

• To analyze platform usage and performance
• To improve our games and services
• To conduct research and development
• To ensure platform stability and security

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: To provide our services and fulfill our contractual obligations
• Legal Obligation: To comply with UK gambling and data protection laws
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure platform security

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support services
• Payment processing (for virtual credits)

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal requests from UK authorities
• Court orders or legal proceedings
• Regulatory investigations
• Protection of our rights and property

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Staff training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 Right of Access

You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you and receive a copy of this information.

7.2 Right to Rectification

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

7.3 Right to Erasure

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the original purpose.

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing

You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

7.5 Right to Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another controller.

7.6 Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes or based on legitimate interests.

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Account information: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
• Gaming data: Retained for 5 years for regulatory compliance
• Communication records: Retained for 2 years
• Analytics data: Retained for 2 years in anonymized form

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK. When we transfer your personal data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Adequacy decisions by the UK government
• Standard contractual clauses approved by the UK
• Binding corporate rules
• Certification schemes and codes of conduct

11. Children's Privacy

Our platform is strictly for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

12. 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 will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us: