Privacy Policy

Introduction

Effective March 31, 2026. Our site starburst-slot.ie runs as an independent project. Four of us contribute remotely or from a co-working space in Mayo Ireland. We keep a shared database on NetEnt slot mechanics. Work happens in a Discord channel. Contact us at [email protected]. This policy covers data practices. It applies to anyone visiting or interacting with the site. We focus on facts about collection use and protection. No services involve gambling. Readers access info on slots like the well-known Starburst.

Our setup stays simple. No large servers or ad networks. Data comes from user visits forum posts or email queries. We follow Irish and EU rules including GDPR. Questions go to the email above. Policy updates appear here with dates noted.

Types of Information We Collect

Visitors leave traces through standard web tools. IP addresses show up in server logs. These help track access patterns without naming individuals. Browser details like type and version aid compatibility checks. Timestamps mark when pages load. Page views count visits to sections.

User-submitted data enters via forms. Forum registrations require usernames emails and optional profiles. Posts add text content. Email contacts provide names messages and addresses. No payment info collects since no transactions occur. Cookies store session prefs like dark mode toggles. Analytics tools note referrers and device types.

We log Discord interactions internally for project notes. These stay private among contributors. Public forum data mirrors what users post. No sensitive categories like health or politics appear in our niche. Location infers from IPs roughly to country level. No precise geodata grabs.

How We Collect Information

Collection starts passively. Web servers record basics on every request. Apache logs capture IPs user agents and URLs. No extra scripts pull data beyond necessities.

Active collection happens through forms. Registration page asks minimal fields. Validation checks email format. Forum submissions save to database directly. Contact form sends to [email protected] without storage.

Cookies set via JavaScript for UX. First-party only no third-party trackers. Analytics use self-hosted Matomo instance. It aggregates visits without personal IDs. User agents parse into OS browser stats. Referrers show search terms sometimes. All automated no manual entry.

How We Use Collected Information

Server logs diagnose issues. High traffic from one IP flags bots. Error logs pinpoint broken links. Usage stats guide content updates.

Forum data builds the database. Posts organize into mechanics breakdowns. Usernames display publicly. Emails handle verifications or replies.

Analytics inform improvements. Popular pages get more detail. Slow devices prompt optimizations. No profiling or targeting. Internal logs track project progress. Contributors review aggregates in Discord. No selling or renting data occurs. Use stays tied to site function and maintenance.

CTA Placement Note

This spot holds the call to action block as instructed. Content flows around it.

Sharing Information with Others

No third parties receive personal data routinely. Contributors access database via shared logins. Discord hosts team chats with end-to-end encryption options.

Legal needs force shares rarely. Court orders or Irish authorities get data if required. Aggregates might post publicly like monthly stats. No ad partners exist. Hosting provider sees logs minimally for uptime.

Forum backups store on private drives. No cloud services expose user content. Email replies stay one-to-one. Public posts visible to all visitors. No lists sold or traded.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies enable basics. Session cookies track logins briefly. Preference cookies remember settings. No persistent trackers.

Essential ones cannot disable without breaking site. Analytics cookie lasts 13 months opt-out available. List appears below. Local storage holds temporary form data. No fingerprinting tech.

Cookie banner informs on first visit. Consent stored locally. Changes possible anytime. Technologies improve load times cache assets. Full list updates yearly.

Data Security Measures

Database uses MySQL with strong passwords. HTTPS encrypts all traffic. Firewall blocks suspicious IPs. Regular backups encrypt offsite.

Access limits to four users. Two-factor on key accounts. Updates patch vulnerabilities monthly. Logs monitor for breaches. Incident response plan tests annually.

User passwords hash with salts. No plain text storage. Physical security at Mayo space locks devices. Remote access via VPN. Audits check compliance.

Your Data Protection Rights

EU residents access data on request. Email [email protected] with proof. Rectify inaccuracies promptly. Erase where lawful. Object to processing.

Portability for forum data in standard format. Withdraw consent anytime. No automated decisions affect users. Complaints go to Data Protection Commission Ireland.

Requests process within one month free unless complex. ID verifies identity. Logs track handling. Rights apply globally where possible.

Children's Privacy

Site aims at adults. No content targets under 16. No verified ages collect. Parents contact to remove kid data. Strict no-share for minors.

International Data Transfers

All data stays in Ireland or EU. Discord servers in EU. No US transfers. Backups local. Compliance with adequacy decisions.

Data Retention Periods

Logs delete after 12 months. Forum posts permanent unless removed. Emails archive two years. Analytics aggregates indefinite. Inactives purge after five years.

Cookies expire per type. Deletion on request overrides. Legal holds extend periods.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates post here with effective dates. Major changes email subscribers. Check back periodically. Continued use means acceptance.

Contact Information

Reach us at [email protected]. Address queries to Mayo co-working collective. Response within 48 hours weekdays. No phone support.