Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Casino Meerkat (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit casinomeerkat.com or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Casino Meerkat is an independent iGaming review and affiliate website. We provide casino reviews, game information, bonus comparisons, and related content.

We do not operate any gambling platform and we do not handle player registrations, deposits, withdrawals, or gameplay.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data:

Comments & User Submissions

Name or username
Email address
IP address
Browser user agent string
Any information you voluntarily submit in comments or forms

Promotions & Giveaways

When you participate in competitions or promotions, we may collect:

Username or casino alias
Email address
Casino ID (if required for verification)
Screenshots or gameplay proof
Any additional data required to confirm eligibility and deliver prizes

Technical Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referral URLs
Cookie identifiers

Analytics Data

Where consent is provided, we may collect:

Age range
Gender
Interests
Device and browsing behavior

This data is collected via analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

Embedded Content Data

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, social posts). These third‑party platforms may collect data about your interaction with their content.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain our website
To improve site functionality and user experience
To respond to comments or enquiries
To detect and prevent spam, abuse, or fraudulent activity
To administer promotions and prize giveaways
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
To analyze website traffic and performance (with consent where required)

We process data under the following legal bases:

Legitimate interest
Contractual necessity (e.g. promotions)
Legal obligation
User consent (e.g. analytics cookies)

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Casino Meerkat uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies
Required for core website functionality such as security, navigation, and comment features.

Analytics Cookies
Used (with consent) to understand visitor behavior, including pages viewed, session duration, and traffic sources.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Some outbound links are affiliate links. If you click them, cookies may track referrals so we can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Embedded Content Cookies
Third‑party platforms such as YouTube or Twitter may place cookies when their content is embedded on our pages.

Managing Cookies

You can:

Accept or reject non‑essential cookies via our cookie banner
Withdraw consent at any time
Adjust settings in your browser
Use the Google Analytics opt‑out browser add‑on

5. Promotions & Giveaways

If you enter a Casino Meerkat promotion:

We collect only the data necessary to verify eligibility and issue prizes
This may include usernames, emails, casino IDs, and gameplay proof
Data is retained only for the duration required to complete the promotion and prevent fraud
Winners may be publicly announced on our website or social channels
Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes or local fees

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share data only with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, security, email delivery)
Affiliate tracking platforms
Fraud prevention and cybersecurity providers
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
Embedded content providers (e.g. Google, YouTube, Twitter, Gravatar)

Each third party processes data according to their own privacy policies.

7. International Data Transfers

Some partners and service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Equivalent legal data‑protection mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

Comments: Retained indefinitely for community moderation and integrity
User enquiries: Retained as needed to resolve support requests
Promotions data: Retained until prize fulfillment and audit completion
Analytics data: Stored according to provider retention settings
Cookies: Stored from 24 hours up to 12 months depending on type

9. Your GDPR Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request erasure of your data
Restrict or object to processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email:info@casinomeerkat.com

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

Secure hosting environments
SSL encryption
Access controls
Monitoring for vulnerabilities and attacks

While we take strong precautions, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Third‑Party Links

Our website contains links to external casino and partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party sites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.

12. Children’s Privacy

Casino Meerkat is intended for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted data, please contact us for removal.

13. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Casino Meerkat
Email: info@casinomeerkat.com
Website: casinomeerkat.com

This Privacy Policy applies solely to Casinomeerkat.com and its related services.