Last Updated: 25 November 2025
GamingMarkets.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates a global research and analysis platform covering the gaming, gambling, regulatory and digital-economy sectors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose and protect personal information of users who access our website, subscribe to our services or interact with our content. By accessing the website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Data Controller
GamingMarkets.com is the data controller for personal information processed in connection with the operation of this website and subscription services. For GDPR purposes, the legal basis for processing depends on the purpose (consent, contract performance, compliance with legal obligations or legitimate interests).
2. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate a professional publishing, subscription and billing platform.
2.1 Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Billing details (processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store full card numbers)
Account login credentials (hashed, never stored in plain text)
Subscription selections and preferences
Correspondence with our support team
2.2 Information collected automatically
IP address
Device identifiers
Browser type
Pages visited
Referring URLs
Time spent on pages
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)
2.3 Information received from payment providers
Transaction status
Subscription validity
Invoice identifiers
Fraud-prevention signals
We do not store or access full credit-card data.
2.4 Information from analytics providers
Aggregated traffic data
Audience demographics (non-identifiable)
Engagement metrics
3. How We Use Personal Information
We process personal information strictly for documented operational purposes.
Providing access to premium content, subscription areas and paywalled research
Managing user accounts and authentication
Processing payments, renewals, refunds and generating invoices
Ensuring platform security, fraud prevention and abuse detection
Complying with legal obligations (tax, accounting, audit)
Improving website performance, content quality and user experience
Communicating updates about your subscription or our services (transactional communication only unless consent is provided)
We do not sell personal data.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Consent — for optional services such as newsletters or certain cookies
Contract performance — to deliver paid subscriptions and access to GamingMarkets Pro
Legal obligations — tax, billing, accounting, security logs
Legitimate interests — analytics, fraud prevention, platform operation
5. Data Sharing
We share information only with vetted, security-compliant processors:
Payment processors: Stripe, PayPal or other providers selected by the subscriber
Email and messaging platforms (transactional communication only)
Analytics service providers (non-identifiable data)
Hosting, security, anti-abuse and performance-optimization partners
Regulators or authorities when legally required
All processors must meet industry security standards (GDPR Art. 28).
6. International Data Transfers
Our infrastructure may operate across multiple jurisdictions. Where required, transfers rely on:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
Equivalent safeguards for non-EU jurisdictions
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as required:
Subscription and billing records: up to 7 years (legal obligations)
Security logs: up to 12 months
Paywall and event logs: up to 6 months
Analytics: aggregated, non-identifiable
Unverified accounts: automatically deleted after 7–14 days
Support communications: retained only as needed
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies for platform functionality and optional cookies for analytics.
Essential cookies
Required for login, paywall access, fraud prevention and basic functionality.
Analytics cookies
Used to improve content performance. Enabled only with user consent (GDPR).
Advertising cookies
Not used.
Users can manage preferences via browser settings or consent tools.
9. User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to certain uses
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Submit a complaint to a data-protection authority
Requests can be submitted via the contact details below.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
We do not sell or “share” personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. California users may request:
Disclosure of personal information categories collected
Deletion of personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Information on data processing practices
11. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for a professional audience. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If we become aware of such data, it will be deleted promptly.
12. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures:
Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
Hashed passwords
Audit logs
Rate limiting, anti-abuse and anomaly detection
Secure payment processing with PCI-DSS-compliant providers
Regular security reviews and patching
No method of transmission is 100% secure, but we employ measures consistent with institutional-grade services.
13. Third-Party Links
This website may link to external content. Third-party privacy practices are not governed by this policy. Users should review the applicable policies before interacting with external sites.
14. Newsletter and Communications
Transactional messages (account, billing, security) are sent as part of our service. Marketing or research newsletters are sent only with explicit opt-in consent and can be withdrawn at any time.
15. Automated Decision-Making
We do not use profiling that produces legal or significant effects. Automated processes are limited to fraud checking and subscription status validation.
16. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, operational or technological changes. The “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Substantial changes will be publicly communicated.
17. Contact Information
For privacy inquiries, data-access requests or rights under GDPR or CCPA/CPRA, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Privacy Request – GamingMarkets.com”