Privacy Policy

Introduction
PlayGuidePro (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates https://www.playguidepro.com (“the Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to explaining clearly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used.

This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding geo-based content, analytics, cookies, and compliance with international privacy standards.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 No Personal Accounts or Direct Personal Data
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing details, or account login details.
There are no user accounts or profile systems on the Site.

1.2 Geo-Based Information (Region Detection)
To display localized content (such as region-specific gambling rules, market availability, bonuses, or informational pages), we use server-side geolocation provided by our hosting platform (Vercel).

We may collect:

• Country code (e.g., “US”, “DE”, “IL”)
• Region or state code where applicable (e.g., “CA” for California)
• Timestamp of detection

How this works:

• Geo data is read directly from the user’s network request (IP-derived region data)
• We store this as a short-lived cookie (“geo”) that does not track or identify you personally
• We do not store your IP address in our own systems
• We do not use this data for profiling or marketing

Purpose of geo-based data:

• Display relevant content based on your region
• Show or hide bonuses, operator availability, or legal information
• Apply regional compliance features (for example, GDPR and CCPA notices)

1.3 Analytics Data
PlayGuidePro uses Google Analytics 4 (GA4) only with your consent.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — only with user consent
GA4 is loaded only after you accept analytics cookies via our Cookie Banner. If you do not give consent, GA4 is not loaded.

When active, GA4 may collect anonymized usage data such as:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Device type, browser, and operating system
• Referrer URL (the page you came from)
• UTM campaign parameters
• Session duration and basic interaction events

We do not use GA4 advertising features, remarketing, or advertising signals.

Additional privacy safeguards:

• IP anonymization is enforced
• Ad personalization is disabled
• No cross-site identifiers are used
• No personal data is stored in GA by us

2. How We Use the Data
Anonymized analytics data and geo-based information are used exclusively to:

• Understand how users interact with our content
• Improve article quality, site structure, and performance
• Detect which regions require tailored content
• Ensure legal compliance for different markets
• Maintain site security and stability

We do not:

• Identify individual users
• Store personal profiles
• Use behavioral or interest-based advertising
• Sell personal data to third parties

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
PlayGuidePro uses two categories of cookies:

3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic functioning of the Site and may be used to:

• Save your cookie consent preferences
• Save your geo-region for localized content
• Ensure proper operation and security of the Site

These cookies do not track you across other websites and are not used for marketing purposes.

3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies are used only if you explicitly agree via our Cookie Banner.

When enabled, they allow Google Analytics to generate anonymized traffic statistics and usage insights. If you reject analytics cookies, no analytics scripts or cookies are loaded.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics solely to understand aggregate user behavior and improve the Site. We do not use Google Analytics for personalized advertising or remarketing, and we configure it with additional privacy safeguards as described above.

4.2 Affiliate Links
The Site may contain outbound affiliate links to licensed casino or gaming operators. When you click one of these links:

• You are redirected to a third-party website
• That website will apply its own privacy policy and tracking practices

We do not send personal data to these third parties when you click an affiliate link; only a standard click-through is recorded.

5. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

6. Your Rights
Because we do not collect directly identifiable personal information, there is no personal profile for us to correct or erase.

However, you can:

• Update your cookie preferences at any time (for example, by reopening the cookie banner or clearing cookies)
• Opt out of analytics by rejecting analytics cookies
• Clear the “geo” cookie to remove stored regional data

If you have concerns about how anonymized analytics data or regional data is processed, you may contact us using the details below.

7. Regional Privacy Compliance

European Union (GDPR)
For visitors from the European Union and similar jurisdictions:

• Analytics is disabled by default unless you provide consent
• IP anonymization is applied
• We provide a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject analytics cookies

California (CCPA / CPRA)
For visitors identified as being in California, United States:

• A “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” option may be displayed
• We do not sell personal information
• Analytics is opt-in only via the cookie banner

Other Regions
We apply similar privacy-friendly defaults and transparency for all visitors, regardless of their location, and adjust notices and options where required by local laws.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our analytics setup, geo-based content logic, or legal requirements. Any substantial changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, please contact us:

PlayGuidePro
Email: support@playguidepro.com