Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Red-Rascal.org is an independent informational site dedicated to the Red Rascal slot game by Hacksaw Gaming. We are not a casino, we do not process bets, and we do not hold gambling licenses. Our purpose is to provide game information, strategy guides, and links to licensed third-party casinos where the game can be played.

This site is operated as a privately-held informational resource. Our registered contact email is support@red-rascal.org.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data. Since we do not require user registration, we do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or financial information directly.

What we do collect automatically through standard web technologies includes: IP addresses (anonymized), browser type and version, device type and screen resolution, pages visited and time spent, referring URL (how you found us), and general geographic region (country-level only). This data is gathered through cookies and server logs for the sole purpose of understanding how visitors interact with the site.

3. How We Use Your Data

The anonymized data we collect serves the following purposes: improving site content and navigation based on user behavior, analyzing traffic patterns to optimize server performance, understanding which content and features are most popular, detecting and preventing technical issues or abuse, and complying with legal obligations if required by law.

We do not use your data for personalized advertising. We do not build user profiles. We do not sell or rent any data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process data based on legitimate interest — specifically, our interest in understanding how visitors use the site so we can improve it. For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your consent, which you provide through our cookie notice.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies or contacting us.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies: essential cookies required for basic site functionality (session management, security), analytics cookies (Google Analytics or similar) to track anonymized visitor statistics, and preference cookies to remember your display settings.

We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting pixels. For detailed information about each cookie, its purpose, and duration, see our separate Cookie Policy page.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site integrates with the following third-party services: Google Analytics for anonymized traffic analysis, Cloudflare for CDN and security, and affiliate partner casinos (linked via our casino showcase page).

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them. When you click an affiliate link and leave our site, the destination casino's privacy policy governs your data from that point forward. We have no control over how third-party casinos handle your information.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties. The only exceptions are: service providers who assist in operating our site (hosting, analytics), provided they agree to keep data confidential; legal requirements where we are compelled by law to disclose information; and protection of rights where disclosure is necessary to protect the safety of our users or the public.

In the event of a site ownership change, any data we hold would transfer to the new owner under the same privacy protections outlined in this policy.

8. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Server logs are retained for 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months. If you contact us via email, we retain that correspondence for up to 24 months to provide ongoing support.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights: Right of Access — request a copy of any personal data we hold about you. Right to Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data. Right to Erasure — request deletion of your data ('right to be forgotten'). Right to Restrict Processing — request that we limit how we use your data. Right to Data Portability — request your data in a machine-readable format. Right to Object — object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interest.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@red-rascal.org. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Red-Rascal.org is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect any data from children under 18. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.

If you believe a minor has accessed our site, please contact us and we will address the situation promptly.

11. International Data Transfers

Our hosting infrastructure may process data in locations outside your country of residence, including the European Union and the United States. Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards as required by GDPR.

12. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data: HTTPS encryption on all pages, regular security audits of our hosting infrastructure, access controls limiting who can view server logs, and anonymization of IP addresses in analytics.

No method of electronic transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable precautions to protect the data we handle.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. We recommend checking this page periodically. Significant changes will be highlighted at the top of the page for 30 days following the update.

14. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@red-rascal.org. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.