Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Otaka ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website. This policy has been prepared to meet the requirements of applicable data protection legislation and Meta/Facebook advertising policies. Please read this policy carefully before using the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information when you visit our website:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: Pages viewed, time spent on site, click behaviour, links followed, referring URL
- Geographic data: Approximate country and region (derived from IP address)
- Contact data: Name, email address, and message content if you submit our contact form
We do not collect financial data, payment card information, or government-issued identification numbers.
2. How We Collect Information
- Cookies and tracking pixels: Automatically placed on your device when you visit the site (see Section 4)
- Analytics tools: Google Analytics and similar services collect aggregated data about site usage
- Advertising pixels: The Meta (Facebook) Pixel records certain user interactions for advertising measurement
- Contact forms: Data you voluntarily enter and submit
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve this website
- Understand how visitors use the site so we can optimise content
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Meta and other platforms
- Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
- Attribute affiliate referrals to our partner casino operators
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated individual decision-making or profiling for purposes other than advertising audience matching.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following categories of cookies and tracking tools:
- Essential cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g. session management, security). Cannot be disabled without affecting site performance.
- Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with the site. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Data is transferred to Google servers in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses.
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: We use the Meta Pixel to track conversions from advertising campaigns run on Facebook and Instagram. The pixel transmits certain event data (page views, link clicks) to Meta Platforms, Inc. You can opt out via your Meta Ad Preferences or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an affiliate link to a casino operator, a cookie records that click so that the referral commission can be attributed to our site. These cookies typically expire after 30 to 90 days depending on the operator's affiliate programme.
- Preference cookies: Store your settings such as cookie consent status.
You may control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Advertising Pixels & Meta Compliance
We use the Meta Pixel in compliance with Meta's Business Tools Terms. The Meta Pixel may collect the following data points: page views, button clicks, and URL parameters. This data is used exclusively for measuring the performance of our advertising campaigns and creating lookalike audiences of adult users interested in online casino reviews.
We have configured our Meta advertising campaigns to target only users aged 18 and over. We do not use Meta tools to target minors or to create custom audiences based on sensitive categories.
To opt out of interest-based advertising by Meta, visit: facebook.com/ads/preferences
6. Affiliate Tracking Disclosure
This website earns revenue through affiliate commissions. When you click on a link to a casino operator and subsequently register an account or make a deposit, we may receive a financial commission from that operator. Affiliate tracking is achieved through cookies and URL parameters. This arrangement does not increase the cost to you and does not influence our ratings, reviews, or editorial content.
7. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We share data with the following categories of third parties:
- Analytics providers: Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA)
- Advertising platforms: Meta Platforms, Inc. (USA) via the Meta Pixel
- Affiliate networks: Partner casino operators and affiliate tracking platforms
- Hosting providers: Our web hosting provider may have access to server log data
All third-party data processors are required to process data only for the purposes for which it was shared and in accordance with applicable data protection law.
This website contains links to third-party casino operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review each operator's privacy policy before providing personal information.
8. Data Retention
- Google Analytics data: 26 months (configurable in GA settings)
- Meta Pixel event data: retained by Meta per their data policy
- Affiliate cookie data: 30–90 days from the date of click
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months, then deleted unless an ongoing matter requires longer retention
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@qwerhth.pro. We will respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
This website is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and access controls for any personally identifiable information we hold.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries, data requests, or complaints, please contact:
Email: privacy@qwerhth.pro
Alternatively, use our Contact page.