Privacy Policy

Introduction and General Information

This Privacy Policy describes how BetWarts (hereinafter "we", "us", or "the website") collects, processes, stores, and protects the personal data of users (hereinafter "user", "you") during their visit and use of the website betwarts.co.

We are fully committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the processing of personal data. The operation of the website is governed by the strictest European and national legislative provisions, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation EU 2016/679), as well as the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

By accessing, browsing, or registering on the website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of this policy, you must immediately cease using our services.

Data Controller

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant national legislation, the data controller for the data collected via betwarts.co is the operating company of the website.

For any issues concerning the protection of your data, the exercise of your rights, or queries regarding this policy, you can contact us directly via email at the following address:

Legal Basis and Processing Principles

The processing of your personal data by BetWarts is based on the principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality.

The legal bases under Article 6 of the GDPR on which we process your data are:

  • Consent: When you have given explicit and freely given consent for one or more specific purposes (e.g, receiving promotional material or personalization cookies).
  • Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary for the provision of our services to you or for the completion of registration and account management procedures.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, website security, and fraud prevention, provided that your fundamental rights do not override these interests.
  • Compliance with a Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with legal provisions governing the gaming industry and digital platforms in the United Kingdom and the European Union.

Categories of Data We Collect

During your interaction with our website, we may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

4.1. Data Provided by You

  • Contact Details: First name, last name, and email address when you contact us or subscribe to newsletters.
  • Account Details: Username, password, and account preferences.
  • Identification Documents: In cases of age verification, identity confirmation, or compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, copies of an ID card, passport, or proof of address may be requested.

4.2. Data Collected Automatically

  • Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone, device type, operating system, and platform.
  • Browsing Data: Information regarding your visit, including the pages you visited, the duration of your stay, links followed, and internal website searches.

Purposes of Data Processing

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Provision and Management of Services: To ensure the proper functioning of betwarts.co, manage your account, and provide access to offered features.
  • Communication and Support: To respond to your requests, complaints, or questions via [email protected].
  • Improvement and Analysis: To analyze user behavior and improve the structure, content, and browsing experience of the website.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address illegal activities, malicious attacks, or violations of terms of use.
  • Regulatory Compliance: To fulfill legal obligations imposed by the relevant regulatory authorities in the United Kingdom.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The website betwarts.co uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish visitors, improve the user experience, and tailor content to your preferences.

6.1. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Absolutely critical for the operation of the website, enabling core navigation and security.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymous information on how visitors use the website, helping us measure and improve its performance.
  • Functionality Cookies: Allow the website to remember your choices (such as language or region) to provide personalized features.
  • Targeting and Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests (subject to your consent).

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, bearing in mind that certain website features may not function properly without them.

Data Transfer and Disclosure

BetWarts does not sell, rent, or lease your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. However, we may share your data with the following categories of recipients, always under strict confidentiality and security conditions:

  • Service Providers: Third-party companies providing technical support, hosting, data analytics, and customer service.
  • Regulatory and Judicial Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our legitimate interests in the context of legal proceedings.
  • Financial Institutions and Payment Providers: For processing transactions and payment verification in accordance with international security standards.

In the event of data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Security

We implement all necessary technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

These measures include:

  • Use of SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology for secure data transmission.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of our systems.
  • Restricting access to personal data exclusively to authorized personnel and partners bound by strict confidentiality obligations.

Data Retention Period

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

  • Account data is retained for as long as your account remains active and as required subsequently by applicable legislation.
  • Communication and customer support data is typically retained for up to five (5) years from the completion of the relevant communication, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have several rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which you can exercise at any time by contacting us at [email protected]:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your data and obtain a copy thereof.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate data or the completion of incomplete details.
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under specific conditions.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your data in certain instances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object at any time to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

Data Protection Officer and Supervisory Authority

If you consider that the processing of your personal data violates GDPR provisions or national legislation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. In the United Kingdom, the competent authority is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

  • Address: Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
  • Helpline: 0303 123 1113.
  • Website: www.ico.org.uk.

Special Matters Regarding Gambling, Responsible Gambling, and Support in the United Kingdom

BetWarts actively supports the principles of responsible gambling and complies with rules concerning player protection within the United Kingdom. Consequently, additional age and identity verification procedures, as well as self-exclusion measures, may apply.

For issues related to problem gambling and psychological support for players and their families within the United Kingdom, users can reach out to the following official support services and helplines:

  • GamCare: National Gambling Helpline (Phone: 0808 8020 133, free and confidential support available 24/7, www.gamcare.org.uk).
  • Gambling Commission: The independent regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain (www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk).

Updates and Modifications to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify, update, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time in response to legal changes, new technologies, or adjustments to our services.

Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting the revised version on betwarts.co. We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed of any updates. Continued use of the website following the effective date of modifications constitutes unconditional acceptance of the new terms.