1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or contribute to our blog. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. Information We Collect
Personal Information: Name, email address, contributor profile details, and any information you voluntarily provide.

Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral sources.

Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and improve site performance.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent: When you subscribe, comment, or opt into communications.

Contractual necessity: To provide services you request (e.g., publishing contributions).

Legitimate interests: To maintain site security, prevent spam, and improve functionality.

Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. How We Use Information
To operate and improve the blog.

To communicate with subscribers and contributors.

To moderate comments and prevent spam.

To comply with legal obligations.

5. Contributor Privacy
Authors’ names and profiles may be displayed publicly with their posts.

Email addresses and account details are kept private unless the contributor chooses to share them.

Drafts, unpublished posts, and internal communications remain confidential.

6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery).

Under CCPA, California residents have the right to know if their data is shared and to opt out of any “sale” of personal information.

7. Third‑Party Services
Our blog may use third‑party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media embeds).

These services may collect data independently; please review their privacy policies.

8. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy
This blog is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Your Rights
Under GDPR (EU Residents)
You have the right to:

Access your personal data.

Request correction or deletion.

Restrict or object to processing.

Request data portability.

Withdraw consent at any time.

Under CCPA (California Residents)
You have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.

Request deletion of your personal information.

Opt out of the sale of personal information.

Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at: aces@pokerdog.com.

11. Cookies & Consent
Visitors in the EU will see a cookie consent banner allowing them to accept or reject non‑essential cookies.

You may adjust cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of the blog indicates acceptance of changes.

13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights: aces@pokerdog.com.