Privacy Policy

1. Who we are and what this policy covers

Our website address is: https://puckgal.com. Puck Gal Card Breaks (“Puck Gal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit puckgal.com (the “Site”), contact us, leave a comment, or sign up for our text messages, and how we use, share, and protect it.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

This policy applies only to the Site. It does not cover third-party websites we link to, including vegassportsshop.com, where our live card breaks are purchased, and social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. Those sites have their own privacy policies.

2. Information we collect

We collect three kinds of information: what you give us, what is collected automatically when you browse, and what our partners send us.

Information you give us

  • Email sign-ups: your email address and, if you provide it, your first name.
  • Text message sign-ups: your mobile phone number and a record of your consent, including the date, time, and the form or keyword you used to opt in. See Section 6.
  • Comments: the data described under “Comments” below.
  • Contact forms and emails: your name, email address, and whatever you write in your message.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.

Purchases

Live card breaks listed on the Site are purchased through vegassportsshop.com, a separate website with its own privacy policy. We do not collect or store payment card information on this Site.

Information collected automatically

  • IP address and the approximate location derived from it (city or region, not a street address).
  • Browser type, device type, operating system, and language.
  • Pages viewed, links clicked, scrolling and other on-page interactions, time on page, and the date and time of your visit.
  • The site that referred you, such as Pinterest or a search engine.
  • Cookie identifiers and similar advertising or device identifiers.

Information from third parties

  • Our advertising and analytics partners give us reports about how visitors use the Site and how ads perform. These reports are generally aggregated and do not identify you by name.

We do not ask for, and ask that you do not send us, sensitive information such as government ID numbers, financial account numbers, or health information.

3. Cookies, analytics, and embedded content

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use them for site features and to understand how visitors use the Site.

WordPress cookies

If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as [Google Analytics / Microsoft Clarity — list the ones you use] to see which pages are visited and how visitors interact with them. These tools set their own cookies and receive your IP address, device details, and on-page activity. They report to us in aggregate.

Advertising

The Site does not currently show third-party ads. If we add advertising in the future, we will update this policy to name our ad partners and explain your choices.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Your cookie choices

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some Site features, such as remembered comment details, may not work without them. You can opt out of Google Analytics with Google’s browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

4. How we use information

  • To run the Site, display content, and keep it secure.
  • To publish and moderate comments and filter spam.
  • To answer questions you send through our Contact page or by email.
  • To send text messages you have agreed to receive, such as live break schedules and reminders (see Section 6).
  • To understand which content is popular and improve the Site.
  • To comply with the law and protect our rights, our visitors, and the Site.

We do not sell your personal information.

5. Who we share your data with and where it is sent

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

We also share information with:

  • Service providers who run the Site for us, such as our web host, analytics tools, spam filtering, and our SMS messaging platform. They may use the data only to provide their services to us.
  • Authorities or others when the law requires it, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Puck Gal, our visitors, or others.
  • A buyer or successor if the Site or business is sold or transferred. This policy would continue to apply to your information.

Text message opt-in data and consent are never shared, sold, or rented to third parties for any purpose. See Section 6.

6. SMS / text messaging privacy policy

If you opt in to text messages from Puck Gal Card Breaks, this section explains what we collect and how we handle it.

What we collect. Your mobile phone number, your opt-in record (date, time, and the web form or keyword you used), and your message history with us, including STOP and HELP replies.

Consent. We text you only after you give express consent, for example by checking an unchecked box on a sign-up form or texting a keyword to our number. Consent is not a condition of any purchase.

Messages you will receive. Live card break schedules and reminders, giveaway and break-money announcements, promotions, and replies to your questions.

Frequency. Message frequency varies, up to [X] messages per [week/month].

Costs. Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier’s plan determines these charges.

Opting out. Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe. You may also reply STOP ALL, UNSUBSCRIBE, CANCEL, END, or QUIT. We will send one message confirming you are unsubscribed, then no more messages. You can also opt out by emailing [CONTACT EMAIL].

Help. Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us at [CONTACT EMAIL].

No sharing of mobile information. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing with subcontractors in support services, such as customer service and our SMS platform provider, is permitted. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Carriers. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Retention. We keep your opt-in and opt-out records for as long as you are subscribed and for [4] years afterward, so we can prove consent and honor your opt-out.

7. Email communications

If you email us or use our Contact page, we use your email address only to reply to you. If we start an email newsletter, we will send it only to people who sign up, and every email will include an unsubscribe link.

8. What rights you have over your data

If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Depending on where you live, you may also have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how we use it.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal information, or its sharing for targeted advertising. We do not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising.
  • Not be treated differently for using these rights.

Nevada residents may submit a request directing us not to sell covered information. We do not sell it, but you may still send a request to mail@puckgal.com.

California residents have the rights above under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended.

Visitors from the EEA and UK. We process your data based on your consent (text messages, comment cookies), our legitimate interest in running and securing the Site, and legal obligations. You may also object to processing, restrict it, withdraw consent at any time, and complain to your local data protection authority.

To make a request, email [CONTACT EMAIL] with the subject “Privacy Request.” We will verify your request and respond within 45 days.

9. How long we retain your data, and how we protect it

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.

For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

Contact messages are kept as long as needed to respond and follow up. SMS records are kept as described in Section 6.

We use reasonable safeguards, including encrypted HTTPS connections and restricted admin access. No website is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The Site is hosted in the United States. If you visit from another country, your information will be processed in the United States.

10. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. Text messages are for users 18 and older. If you believe a child has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

11. Changes and contact

We may update this policy. The effective date at the top shows when it last changed. Significant changes affecting text message subscribers will be announced by text.