Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to The Casino Sim. I take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use this website and simulator.
The short version: This is a free educational tool. I don't collect personal information, don't require registration, don't track individual users, and don't sell any data. The simulator runs entirely in your browser.
Information Collection
What We DON'T Collect
- ✓No personal information: No names, emails, or contact details required
- ✓No account data: No registration or login system
- ✓No financial information: This is a free simulator with no real money involved
- ✓No gameplay tracking: Your simulator sessions are not stored or tracked
What We DO Collect
1. Anonymous Analytics Data
Through Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics, we collect aggregated, anonymous data including:
- • Page views and general traffic patterns
- • Browser type and device type (mobile/desktop)
- • General geographic location (country/state level)
- • Referral sources (how you found the site)
- • Time spent on pages
2. Technical Information
Standard web server logs may include:
- • IP addresses (not linked to individuals)
- • Browser user agent strings
- • Page load times and errors
- • Core Web Vitals for performance monitoring
Cookies and Local Storage
Essential Cookies
The site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality:
- • Session cookies for site functionality
- • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, if you consent)
- • Performance monitoring (Vercel Analytics)
Local Storage
The simulator may use your browser's local storage to save:
- • Your preferences (like dark mode, if implemented)
- • Simulator settings (bet size, game type)
- • Current session data (stays in your browser)
Note: All simulator data stays in your browser and is never sent to any server.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services may set their own cookies:
- • Google Analytics (for anonymous traffic analysis)
- • Vercel (for performance monitoring)
How Information is Used
The limited anonymous data collected is used solely to:
- →Improve the website: Understand which features are popular and what needs improvement
- →Fix technical issues: Monitor for errors and performance problems
- →Understand traffic: See general patterns of how people find and use the site
- →Optimize performance: Ensure fast loading times across different devices
Never for: Selling data, targeted advertising, user profiling, or sharing with third parties (except anonymous analytics providers).
Data Sharing and Third Parties
I do not sell, trade, or rent any information to third parties.
Service Providers
The following services are used to operate the website:
- •Vercel: Hosts the website and provides analytics (privacy policy at vercel.com/legal/privacy)
- •Google Analytics: Anonymous traffic analysis (you can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Legal Requirements
Information may be disclosed if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, though this is extremely unlikely given we don't collect personal information.
Data Security
Even though we collect minimal anonymous data, we take security seriously:
- ✓The website uses HTTPS encryption for all connections
- ✓The simulator runs entirely in your browser (no server-side processing of game data)
- ✓No user accounts means no password or personal data to breach
- ✓Regular security updates to all dependencies and frameworks
Your Privacy Rights
Your Control
You have full control over your privacy:
- →Block cookies: Use your browser settings to block all cookies
- →Clear local storage: Remove any saved preferences anytime through browser settings
- →Opt out of analytics: Use Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- →Use private browsing: Prevents any local data storage
GDPR Rights (EU Residents)
If you're in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR including:
- • Right to access any data (though we don't collect personal data)
- • Right to rectification (not applicable as we don't store personal data)
- • Right to erasure (you can clear browser data anytime)
- • Right to data portability (not applicable)
- • Right to object to processing (use opt-out tools mentioned above)
CCPA Rights (California Residents)
If you're a California resident, you have rights under CCPA including:
- • Right to know what information is collected (detailed in this policy)
- • Right to delete information (clear browser data)
- • Right to opt-out of sale (we never sell any data)
- • Right to non-discrimination (site is free for everyone)
Children's Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 18 years of age.
The Casino Sim is an educational tool about gambling mathematics. While it doesn't involve real money, it simulates gambling activities and is intended for adults interested in understanding casino game mechanics. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in the website or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Major changes will be indicated by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
Contact About Privacy
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact me:
privacy@thecasinosim.comI'll respond to privacy inquiries as quickly as possible, typically within 48 hours.