Cookies Policy

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Date update: 31.08.2024

This document outlines the specifics of how, when, and why our website handles information that may pertain to you (“personal data”). Additionally, it is designed to inform you of your legal rights concerning this data. It is an important to note that the aim of this document is not to supersede any existing agreements you might have with us or to override any rights you hold under data protection laws.

For detailed information on specific topics, please refer to the list provided below. You can follow the web links to delve deeper into each subject. We’ve organized the sections of this document for easy navigation, allowing you to quickly find the information that is most pertinent to your situation.

Management of Your Personal Data

The primary entity overseeing the handling of your personal data is keepwhatwin.com, acting in the capacity of a Data Controller. The role of a Data Controller involves determining the processes and objectives involved in handling personal data.

It is an important for you to understand that although we are primarily in charge of managing your personal information, there is a possibility that this data is stored in databases accessible to other entities. Any company accessing your personal data is required to adhere to the standards established in this Policy.

What types of personal information does our website handle?

Our website may handle various categories of your personal data, which could include:

  • Your full name
  • Email address
  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Geographic location details
  • Individual preferences and interests

For what purposes does our website use personal information?

keepwhatwin.com actively gathers your information directly from interactions on our website and while you utilize our services.

The utilization of your personal data is for the following purposes:

  • Distributing marketing emails pertinent to our offerings and services. Please refer to Section 6 for details on Direct Marketing.
  • Analyzing information within our databases and systems of website to enhance the operation of our site and business, tailoring it to user preferences and consequently elevating the quality of user experience and service.
  • Refining and customizing the advertisements you receive from our platform.
  • Enrolling you in communities or forums we provide, where you have the opportunity to contribute through comments.
  • Fulfilling or adhering to any legal obligations or rights we possess.

We commit to processing personal data strictly for the reasons outlined in Section 3 and only when we are assured that:

  • You have explicitly consented to our use of your information for the specified purpose, or
  • The handling of your personal data is necessary to support the “legitimate interests” we pursue as a business (such as performing comprehensive analytics or enhancing our offerings), in a manner that is balanced and respects your privacy rights.

With whom is your personal information shared?

Our website collaborates with a range of external entities for operational management and to provide a variety of services. Occasionally, these external parties may require access to your personal data:

  1. Our email service provider, Aweber Systems, Inc., located in the USA, is Privacy Shield certified and processes personal data on our behalf.
  2. Automattic, Inc., our plugin provider and host of WordPress.com based in the USA, is also Privacy Shield certified and handles personal data for us.
  3. Analytical service providers like Google, VWO, and Hotjar, who independently process personal information as Data Controllers. Please consult our Cookie Policy of site for information on how to prevent these analytics providers from accessing your personal data.
  4. Data processors or Service providers, such as cloud services, which process your personal information following our directives.
  5. In circumstances where we need to safeguard our security, interests, or adhere to legal requirements.
  6. In events where our assets or business undergoes buying, selling, or restructuring, or if a third party acquires our assets, including prospective buyers or sellers.

Global Data Movements

Global Data Movements denote the transmission of personal data to countries outside the EU.

As highlighted in Section 4, there might be instances where our website allows entities outside the EU to access your personal data.

We consistently implement strategies to ensure that any international data movement is conducted in a manner that safeguards your interests and rights. Every request for data from regulatory bodies or law enforcement is meticulously evaluated before any personal data is shared.

You possess the legal entitlement to inquire further about the protective measures we’ve established as mentioned above. Should you require more details, please reach out to us (refer to Section 8).

Direct Marketing Practices

We may use your personal data to deliver direct marketing messages regarding products and services provided by both us and our partners. This might include areas such as financial services, sports wagering, and digital casinos, and could manifest as specific online advertisements or email campaigns.

Occasionally, our processing of your personal data for marketing purposes is grounded in the legitimate interests of our site (refer to Section 3). In cases where the law mandates, this will be contingent upon obtaining your consent.

You retain the right to decline any future direct marketing at any given moment. To do this, you can reach out to us (see Section 8) or employ the opt-out feature included in all direct marketing correspondences.

We are committed to moderating the extent of our direct marketing, ensuring it is both reasonable and proportionate. Our aim is to dispatch communications that we believe might hold interest or value for you, drawing on the data we’ve collected about you.

Duration of Personal Information Retention

We retain your personal data for a period that is justifiable for the purposes outlined in this policy (refer to Section 3).

There are instances where we may preserve personal data for specific durations to comply with accounting, taxation, or legal obligations.

We adhere to a stringent data retention policy for all personal information in our possession. If it is determined that your personal data is no longer necessary, we will ensure it is either anonymized or securely destroyed.

Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

You possess several rights concerning your personal data. Detailed information about each right can be found in the table below.

To exercise any of your rights, please reach out to us via email.

You may ask us to:

  1. Confirm whether we are processing your personal data.
  2. Provide you with a copy of this data.
  3. Offer additional details about your personal data, such as what we hold, its uses, disclosures, whether it is transferred outside the EU, protection measures, retention period, your rights, complaint procedures, the source of your data, and any automated Decision Making or Profiling, to the extent not already detailed in this Policy.

Rectification

You can ask us to amend inaccurate personal data. We may verify the accuracy of the data before rectifying it.

Erasure

You have the right to ask for the deletion of your personal data, but only if:

  • It is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected
  • You have withdrawn your consent (if the processing was based on consent)
  • Following a successful right to object
  • It has been processed unlawfully or to comply with a legal obligation.

We may not always be able to comply with your erasure request, particularly if the processing of your personal data is necessary for:

  1. Compliance with a legal obligation
  2. The establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

Restriction

You can request that we restrict (i.e., retain but not use) your data, but only where:

  • Its accuracy is contested to allow us to verify its accuracy or
  • The processing is unlawful, but you do not want it erased or
  • It is no longer needed for the purposes it was collected, but we still need it to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims or
  • You have exercised your right to object, and verification of overriding grounds is pending.

We can continue to use your data following a request for restriction where:

  1. We have your consent or
  2. To establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
  3. To protect the rights of another natural or legal person.

Portability

You have the right to receive your data from us in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format or to have it “ported” directly to another Data Controller, provided that:

  • The processing is based on your consent or the performance of a contract with you, and
  • The processing is carried out by automated means.

Objection

You have the right to object to processing your data based on our legitimate interests if you believe your fundamental rights and freedoms outweigh our legitimate interests.

We have an opportunity to demonstrate that we have compelling, legitimate interests that override your rights and freedoms.

International Transfers

You can request a copy of the safeguards under which your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area.

We may redact data transfer agreements or related documents for business sensitivity reasons.

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to complain to a relevant supervisory authority about how we process your data.

We encourage you first to attempt to resolve any issues with us, although you always have the right to contact a supervisory authority.

Cookie Policy Overview

We Implement Cookies

Our website employs cookies to enhance functionality, improve user convenience, and recognize visitor preferences, optimizing your browsing experience.

Understanding Cookies

Cookies or pixels represent small files or data stored on your device when you visit websites. They allow a website to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, login details, and display settings) over a specific period, so you don’t have to re-input them each time you return to the site or navigate between pages.

Your Choices

Using our site, you consent to cookies being used on your device. It is possible to browse our site without cookies, which may result in reduced functionality or slower navigation.

If you prefer not to allow your device to store cookies, you can deactivate this option in your settings of browser. Furthermore, you can delete any cookies already stored in your system at the time.

Types of Cookies We Use

Our website utilizes cookies for various functions and purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for our site and its functions to operate correctly. Such cookies are automatically placed on your device when you access the site or specific tasks unless you have set your browser to reject cookies.
  2. Non-Essential Cookies: These cookies are not strictly necessary but are placed on your device to enhance the performance and convenience of our site or to store specific settings you’ve made. We use non-essential cookies to gather data on how often our website sections are used, aiming to cater to your needs and preferences more accurately.
  3. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies used only during your website session and are deleted or become invalid once you leave our site, or your session expires. They help retain certain information during your session.
  4. Persistent Cookies: These cookies are stored for an extended period. They allow our site to recognize you on subsequent visits and remember your settings. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after a predetermined period.
  5. Flow Cookies: Used for internal server communication within our company group, flow cookies are placed on your device when you start navigating the site and are deleted after you finish. They contain a unique reference number, but we do not use them to identify customers or users.
  6. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies: Provider cookies are placed by our site. In contrast, third-party cookies are used and stored by other websites or organizations, such as web analytics tools or for integrating social network content.

Web Analytics and Reach Measurement

Our site employs tools like Google Analytics for web analytics, which uses cookies to determine site usage and preferences. The information generated by the cookie about your use of our site is usually transmitted and stored on a server in the USA. Google will use this information on our behalf to evaluate your use of the site, compile reports on site activity, and provide other services related to website and internet usage. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on behalf of Google.

You can opt out of Google Analytics using a browser add-on if you do not wish to participate in website analytics. 

This add-on stores opt-out data on your device to prevent Google Analytics data collection. Note that this type of opt-out needs to be reactivated if you delete your cookies of device.

Common Cookies Used:

  • Google Analytics: This cookie is placed by Google and helps us understand user behaviour on our site, including visit duration, pages viewed, and whether the user has visited before.
  • Facebook Pixel: Placed by Facebook, this cookie helps measure and optimize audiences for ad campaigns on the social platform.
  • One Signal: This cookie from One Signal remembers if you’ve subscribed to receive push notifications and delivers customized notifications.
  • VWO: VWO adds cookies to identify users and customers, storing non-personal data to enhance site experience and analyze trends.
  • Hotjar: Hotjar cookie stores non-personal data to improve site experience, analyze trends, and diagnose technical issues.
  • AdWords and Double Click: Used for Google pay-per-click campaigns and online advertising across multiple ad servers.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive and only represents common examples of cookies and related technologies used on our website.