Privacy Policy | Bet Clutch

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 8, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: This Privacy Policy explains how Bet Clutch (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Contact information (if you reach out to us)
  • Feedback, comments, or questions you submit
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, click data, referral URLs
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Provide and Improve Our Service: To operate, maintain, and enhance our website
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed)
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our site and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Affiliate Partners

When you click on links to betting platforms (such as Bovada or BetOnline), you will be redirected to their websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We may receive commission when you sign up through our affiliate links.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Email marketing platforms (if applicable)
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

3.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party betting platforms and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Important: When you click on affiliate links to Bovada, BetOnline, or other betting sites, you leave our website and are subject to their privacy policies and terms of service.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

5.2 How We Use Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to our affiliate partners

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain processing of your information

8.1 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8.2 European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the rights listed above.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 21, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.

13. Affiliate Disclosure

Bet Clutch participates in affiliate marketing programs. We earn commissions when users click on our affiliate links and sign up with our partner betting platforms. This does not affect the privacy of your information, but it means we may receive compensation for referrals.