Privacy Policy - Blackjack Academy

Last updated: January 1, 2025 • Effective immediately

1. Introduction

Blackjack Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates blackjackacademy.online (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

We are committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union, and other applicable US state privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Email Address (Newsletter): If you voluntarily subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address solely to send you educational content, strategy updates, and promotional communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we or our third-party service providers may automatically collect:

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address (anonymized where possible).
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use essential cookies necessary for site functionality. We may also use analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand traffic patterns. You can opt out of analytics cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, credit card numbers, government-issued IDs, health information, or biometric data.

3. How We Use Your Information

To send newsletters and educational content (email subscribers only)
To analyze and improve Site performance and user experience
To comply with legal obligations
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (session management, security). Cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics with IP anonymization). You may opt out.
Affiliate Cookies: Set when you click affiliate links. These may track conversions for our partners.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies will not affect your ability to use the Site.

5. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third parties that assist us in operating the Site:

Google Analytics: Web analytics with anonymized IP addresses. Google Privacy Policy
Hosting Provider: Our hosting provider may process server logs containing IP addresses.
Email Service Providers: Used to send newsletters (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit).
Affiliate Partners: Casino and gaming affiliate networks. Clicking affiliate links may result in cookies being set by those third parties.

6. Affiliate Relationships

Blackjack Academy participates in affiliate programs. We may earn commissions when you click on links to our partners and complete a qualifying action (e.g., creating a casino account). Our editorial content is not influenced by these relationships. We are transparent about affiliate links.

7. Your Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect; request deletion of your personal information; opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information); and non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, you have the right to: access, rectify, or erase your personal data; restrict or object to processing; data portability; and to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (analytics) and consent (newsletter).

To Exercise Your Rights

8. Data Retention

We retain email addresses until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained per the policies of our analytics provider (typically 26 months).

9. International Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, contact us immediately.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For privacy inquiries:
Email: privacy@blackjackacademy.online
Blackjack Academy