Privacy Policy
This privacy notice explains what data PokerDownload.io collects, why, and what your rights are. We're GDPR-compliant and we don't sell your data to anyone.
1. Who's the data controller
The data controller for this site is the team operating PokerDownload.io. For any privacy matter, contact privacy@pokerdownload.io.
2. What we collect
- Server logs. Every visit produces a log line containing IP address, user agent, referrer, requested URL, and timestamp. Logs are retained for 14 days then automatically deleted.
- Analytics (Google Analytics 4). Anonymized device, country, and pageview data. We have configured IP anonymization. We do not enable Google Signals or remarketing.
- Search Console data. Aggregated query data from Google Search Console, accessible only to our editorial team.
- Affiliate click attribution. Outbound clicks to poker rooms include a tracking parameter so the room can attribute your signup to us. No personally identifiable information leaves our site,the room sets its own cookies once you arrive.
- Email (only if you write to us). If you email us, we keep your message in our mailbox for as long as needed to handle the request, then delete it within 24 months.
3. What we do not collect
- We do not require accounts on this site.
- We do not run a newsletter or mailing list.
- We do not collect payment information of any kind.
- We do not run third-party advertising or retargeting pixels.
4. Cookies
We set the following cookies:
pd-theme,your light/dark mode preference. Stored in your browser only, not transmitted to the server._ga,_ga_*,Google Analytics, IP-anonymized, 13-month expiry.
That's it. We do not set any other cookies. We do not load social-media trackers.
5. Affiliate redirects and third-party cookies
When you click an outbound link to a poker room, the room sets its own cookies on its own domain. We have no visibility or control over those cookies. Please review the privacy policy of any room you click through to before signing up.
6. Your rights under GDPR
You have the right to: (a) access any personal data we hold about you, (b) ask us to correct or delete it, (c) object to processing, (d) withdraw consent for analytics by using your browser's "do not track" or by blocking GA, (e) lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission. Email privacy@pokerdownload.io to exercise any of these.
7. Children
This site is not directed at anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you become aware that a minor has provided us with information, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. International transfers
Our hosting, analytics, and search-console providers are based in the EU, UK, and United States. All transfers rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or the EU-US Data Privacy Framework where applicable.
9. Updates
If we change this notice we'll update the date below and flag material changes at the top of the page.