Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

1. Privacy Commitment

At Crystix Social Casino, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect it. We believe in minimizing data collection and maximizing user privacy.

2. Information Collection

Crystix operates with a minimal data collection approach. We use browser localStorage to store your age verification status locally on your device. This allows us to remember that you've confirmed your age without repeatedly asking. This information never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

When you visit Crystix, your web browser automatically provides certain technical information such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website. This is standard for all web platforms and is necessary for basic functionality. We do not use this information to identify individual users or track behavior across the internet.

3. How We Use Information

The limited technical information collected through standard web protocols is used exclusively to maintain platform functionality, ensure security, and troubleshoot technical issues. We do not use this information for marketing, advertising, user profiling, or any commercial purposes beyond basic platform operation.

Your age verification status stored in localStorage serves only to improve user experience by preventing repeated age confirmation prompts. This data remains entirely under your control on your local device.

4. Cookies and Browser Storage

Crystix uses browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember your age verification preference. Unlike cookies, localStorage data is stored only on your device and is never sent to servers. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party tracking technologies.

You maintain full control over localStorage and can clear it at any time through your browser settings. Clearing localStorage will require you to verify your age again on your next visit to Crystix.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Crystix includes links to external responsible gambling resources (GambleAware, GamCare, and Gambling Therapy) in our footer. These are reputable organizations that provide support and information about responsible gaming. When you click these links, you leave Crystix and are subject to the privacy policies of those external sites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the privacy practices of external websites.

We incorporate Google Fonts to enhance typography and visual presentation. Google Fonts may collect limited technical information as described in Google's privacy policy. We have implemented Google Fonts in a privacy-conscious manner to minimize any data collection.

6. Data Security Measures

Since Crystix collects minimal information and stores age verification locally on your device, the security risks are minimal. However, we implement industry-standard security measures to protect our platform infrastructure, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain system integrity. These measures include secure hosting, regular security updates, and monitoring for suspicious activity.

7. Children's Privacy Protection

Crystix is exclusively for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process information from individuals under 18. Our age verification system is designed to prevent underage access. If we become aware that someone under 18 has accessed the platform, we will take immediate steps to block further access and delete any associated data.

8. Your Privacy Rights and Control

Because Crystix collects minimal data and stores age verification locally on your device, you maintain complete control over your information. You can clear your localStorage at any time through your browser settings. We do not maintain user accounts, profiles, or databases that would require formal data deletion requests.

You have the right to access the platform without providing personal information. Crystix does not require registration, email addresses, names, or any identifying information to use the service.

9. International Data Transfers

Crystix is accessible globally, and the limited technical information generated through standard web protocols may be processed in various locations. By using Crystix, you acknowledge and consent to any international data transfers inherent in accessing a web-based platform. We do not maintain separate data processing arrangements for different regions since we collect minimal data.

10. Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or platform functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage users to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

11. No Data Sales or Sharing

Crystix does not sell, rent, lease, or trade any user information to third parties for any purpose. We do not share user data with advertisers, marketing companies, or data brokers. Our platform is funded as a free entertainment service, not through monetizing user data.

12. Analytics and Tracking

Unlike many websites, Crystix does not employ sophisticated analytics platforms, user tracking systems, or behavioral monitoring tools. We do not track individual user sessions, gameplay patterns, or browsing behavior. Any technical information used to maintain the platform is aggregated and anonymized, making it impossible to identify individual users.

13. Data Retention

Since we store minimal data (age verification) locally on your device rather than on our servers, there is no data retention policy for personal information. Technical logs that may be automatically generated for security purposes are retained only as long as necessary for their intended purpose and are then automatically deleted.

14. Browser Privacy Settings

We respect browser privacy settings including Do Not Track signals. However, because we don't track users, these settings primarily affect how your browser handles the minimal technical information required for basic web functionality. We recommend users maintain updated browsers and use privacy-enhancing browser extensions if desired.

15. Legal Compliance

While Crystix minimizes data collection, we may be required to disclose information if legally compelled by valid legal processes such as subpoenas or court orders. We would make reasonable efforts to notify users of such requests unless prohibited by law. However, given our minimal data collection, there is typically little information to disclose.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please refer to our Terms and Conditions and Disclaimer pages for additional information about Crystix operations.