Our commitment to protecting your data and your rights under GDPR
Last Updated: December 8, 2024 | Effective Date: December 8, 2024 | Version: 2.1
This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by SocialFlow Ads and is GDPR-compliant. We are committed to transparency and protecting your rights as a data subject.
Data Controller: SocialFlow Ads
Registration: Malta Business Registry
Address: Level 3, St. Julian's Business Centre, Elia Zammit Street, St. Julian's STJ 3155, Malta
Email: privacy@socialflowads.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@socialflowads.com
This Privacy Policy applies to:
This policy does NOT cover third-party operators (casinos, sportsbooks) that you visit through our affiliate links. Those sites have their own privacy policies.
| Data Type | Source | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Contact forms, email | Respond to inquiries | Legitimate interest |
| Email Address | Newsletter signup | Marketing communications | Consent (opt-in) |
| Feedback & Comments | Contact forms | Service improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Data Category | Specific Data Points | Collection Method | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type, OS, device type | Server logs, analytics | 26 months |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on site, referral source | Google Analytics | 26 months |
| Cookie Data | Cookie IDs, preferences, session data | First & third-party cookies | Varies (see Section 5) |
| Affiliate Tracking | Click IDs, referral paths | Affiliate network cookies | 30-90 days |
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
You can withdraw consent at any time.
Balanced against your rights and freedoms.
Required by EU or Member State law.
Necessary to fulfill our services.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site performance. You can control cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Duration | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential site functions | Session management, security | Session only | ✓ Yes |
| Performance | Site analytics | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | 26 months | Optional |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Language, cookie consent | 12 months | Optional |
| Targeting/Advertising | Affiliate tracking | Referral tracking cookies | 30-90 days | Optional |
| Service Provider | Purpose | Cookies Set | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Privacy |
| Affiliate Networks | Referral tracking | Varies by network | See individual network policies |
You have several options to manage cookies:
We process your data for the following purposes:
We do NOT sell your personal data. We may share data with the following categories of recipients:
| Provider Category | Purpose | Data Shared | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Hosting | Site infrastructure | Technical logs, IP addresses | EU/EEA |
| Analytics Providers | Site analytics | Usage data, anonymized IPs | USA (adequacy decision) |
| Email Services | Newsletters, transactional emails | Email addresses | EU/EEA |
| Affiliate Networks | Referral tracking | Anonymous click IDs | Varies |
All data processors are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and comply with GDPR requirements.
When you click an affiliate link to a casino or sportsbook:
We may disclose your information if required to:
Our primary data processing occurs within the EU/EEA. When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure adequate protection through:
You have the right to request information about the safeguards we use for international transfers.
As a data subject in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights:
Request a copy of your personal data we hold. We will provide this within 30 days, free of charge.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten") when no longer necessary or consent withdrawn.
Limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Not subject to solely automated decisions with legal effects. (We do not use such processing.)
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of your rights:
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Form Data | 2 years after last contact | Service delivery, legal claims |
| Newsletter Emails | Until unsubscribe + 30 days | Marketing purposes |
| Analytics Data | 26 months | Google Analytics default, trend analysis |
| Server Logs | 90 days | Security, troubleshooting |
| Affiliate Tracking | 30-90 days | Attribution period per partner agreements |
| Legal/Financial Records | 7 years | Tax compliance, legal obligations |
After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized beyond recovery.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
While we implement industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.
Age Restriction: Our website is intended for adults (18+ or legal gambling age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will:
If you believe we have collected data from a minor, contact us immediately at: privacy@socialflowads.com
We do NOT engage in:
Our analytics are used solely for aggregate insights and do not result in automated decisions about individual users.
We may update this policy periodically to reflect:
Notification: Material changes will be communicated via:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Email: privacy@socialflowads.com
Response Time: 2-3 business days
For: General questions, data requests
Email: dpo@socialflowads.com
Response Time: 1-2 business days (GDPR requests)
For: GDPR rights, complaints, concerns
Postal Address:
SocialFlow Ads - Privacy Department
Level 3, St. Julian's Business Centre
Elia Zammit Street
St. Julian's STJ 3155
Malta
For more information about data protection:
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