Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Around50 (around50.info) is operated by the Around50 editorial team as part of the Paradise Media network. We are the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.

2. What information we collect

Automatically collected

• Usage data — pages visited, time on page, referring URL, device type, browser, and approximate geographic location (country and state level) derived from IP address.
• Technical data — IP address, browser fingerprint, screen size, operating system. Used for diagnostic and anti-fraud purposes.
• Cookies — see our Cookie Policy for the full list.

Information you provide

• Email correspondence — when you email us we receive your email address, name, and the content of your message.
• Newsletter signup — if a newsletter is launched, your email address and any preferences you specify.

We do not ask for, collect, or store payment card data, bank account details, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, or any other personal identifier needed to open a casino account. All of that information is collected by the casino operators themselves under their own privacy policies, not by us.

3. How we use information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
• To analyze aggregate traffic patterns and understand which content is most useful to readers.
• To respond to your inquiries and correspondence.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations and law-enforcement requests.

4. Affiliate links and tracking

When you click an outbound link to a casino operator, the destination URL contains a tracking identifier ("affiliate ID" or "click ID") that allows the operator to attribute any subsequent signup to Around50. We may also pass an anonymous click identifier through our own tracking platform for fraud detection. Our outbound tracking does not capture personally identifiable information from your device.

5. Third-party services

The Site uses the following third-party services:

• Cloudflare — content delivery, caching, and DDoS protection. Cloudflare receives standard server logs (IP, request URL, user agent).
• Google Analytics 4 / equivalent — aggregated, anonymized site analytics. We do not enable Google signals or advertising features.
• Casino operator tracking — when you click outbound, your browser is redirected through the affiliate network's tracking system before arriving at the operator.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. Links are provided on request via [email protected].

6. Legal basis for processing (EU/UK/CA readers)

Although Around50 is intended for US readers, EU, UK and Canadian visitors may reach the Site. Where applicable, our legal bases are: (a) legitimate interest — to operate and improve the Site; (b) consent — for non-essential cookies and any marketing communications; (c) legal obligation — to respond to court orders or regulatory requests.

7. Your rights

Under applicable privacy law, you have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Request that we delete personal information we hold about you.
• Withdraw consent to non-essential processing at any time.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. UK ICO, state Attorney General).

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act, including the right to know what information is collected, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. Around50 does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Email [email protected] to exercise your rights.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for adults aged 21 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Data retention

Server logs are retained for 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes. Email correspondence is retained until the inquiry is resolved plus 12 months. Aggregated analytics are retained indefinitely in anonymized form.

11. International transfers

Our infrastructure is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

12. Security

We use HTTPS encryption site-wide, host our infrastructure on Cloudflare's network, and restrict administrative access to authorized editorial staff using two-factor authentication. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we make reasonable efforts to protect data we hold.

13. Changes to this policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always posted on this page with an updated "Effective" date.

14. Contact

Questions about this policy or your data: [email protected].