Privacy Policy
AThEME on the domain atheme.eu (the “Operator”) publishes editorial content, reviews, and rankings of licensed online-casino providers for readers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This notice explains what data we collect, the legal bases for processing, with whom we share it, and how data-subject rights are implemented. It also describes cookies, analytics, and international transfers. For any privacy inquiry or request, please contact [email protected]. The site is intended for adults only (18+).
Legal bases for processing
We process personal data where you have given consent, for example for certain cookies or optional newsletters. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
We rely on legitimate interests for audience analytics, security and fraud prevention, service improvement, and measuring content performance. Where we use this basis, we balance our interests against your rights and freedoms and implement safeguards to minimize risks.
We also process data to comply with legal obligations, including responding to regulators or lawful requests and handling required reporting.
Categories of data you provide to us
You may provide identification and contact details, along with message content, when you write to us via forms or email at [email protected]. If available on the site, voluntary newsletter subscriptions, comments, or participation in editorial contests and promotions may involve additional contact details.
We do not intentionally request or knowingly process sensitive (special-category) data. Please do not send such information to the Operator.
Data collected automatically
When you access atheme.eu, we may automatically collect technical and usage data such as IP address or other identifiers, browser, operating system and device type, referring URL, pages viewed, time on page, scrolls and clicks, and approximate geolocation inferred from IP.
These data are used to protect the service, diagnose issues, prevent abuse, and improve content quality and user experience. Aggregated reports help the Operator understand how readers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland engage with our pages.
Cookies and similar technologies
The site uses cookies and similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and SDKs. They may be categorized as strictly necessary, functional, analytics/performance, and—where applicable—advertising/targeting.
You can manage consent through the cookie banner on atheme.eu and adjust preferences at any time. Browser settings also allow you to block or delete cookies. Some functions may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.
Analytics and audience measurement
We use categories of tools for web analytics, anti-spam and fraud prevention, A/B testing, and, where applicable, heatmaps or session diagnostics. These provide aggregated statistics to enhance navigation and test editorial hypotheses. Specific vendors may change over time; the same principles and safeguards apply.
You can withdraw consent for analytics via the site’s cookie controls. If we send analytics-related communications or surveys, you may opt out using provided links or by contacting [email protected].
Affiliate links and traffic attribution
Our editorial pages may contain affiliate links to licensed gambling operators and other partners. For attribution and performance measurement, identifiers such as URL parameters, cookies, or pixels may be used.
Third-party sites are not controlled by the Operator. Their privacy policies apply once you leave atheme.eu, and we encourage you to read them before submitting any data. Partners do not receive access to your correspondence with atheme.eu unless expressly stated.
Embedded content, plugins, and external links
When loading third-party plugins, widgets, or embedded content, or when following external links, subsequent processing is governed by those third parties’ policies. The Operator cannot guarantee their practices, and we recommend reviewing their documentation and settings to understand risks and choices.
Who we share data with
We may share data with processors acting on our instructions, including infrastructure, security, analytics, anti-spam, and email-delivery providers, as well as with companies within the same group where applicable. Commercial partners may receive limited data in connection with co-branded activities or promotions clearly described at the point of collection.
We may disclose data to competent authorities when required by law and in connection with corporate events such as mergers or asset transfers, subject to contractual safeguards ensuring an appropriate level of protection.
International data transfers
Where data are transferred outside the EEA or the United Kingdom, we use appropriate safeguards, including the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement/Addendum, adequacy decisions, and, where necessary, supplementary measures. The Operator conducts transfer assessments to ensure an essentially equivalent level of protection.
Data security
We apply organizational and technical measures such as transport-layer encryption, role-based access with least-privilege principles, environment hardening, logging, and incident monitoring. If we become aware of a personal-data breach that poses a risk to your rights, we will notify affected users and, where required, regulators without undue delay.
Retention periods
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described, taking into account the nature and volume of data, the risks to individuals, our legal obligations, and operational needs. Technical logs are kept for a limited period to ensure security and diagnostics. Correspondence related to requests or complaints is retained for as long as needed to address the matter and to comply with applicable law, after which we delete or anonymize the data.
Data-subject rights
Under GDPR/UK GDPR, you may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and portability of your personal data, and object to processing based on legitimate interests. Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw it at any time. We aim to respond within one month, subject to extensions permitted by law.
You can exercise your rights by contacting [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority in your place of residence, including authorities in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
Communications and marketing
We send newsletters or editorial updates only where we have a valid legal basis, typically your consent. You can unsubscribe using the link in each message or by contacting [email protected]. Service or transactional notices related to your interactions with the site may be sent regardless of marketing preferences.
Minors (18+)
This service is intended for adults only and is not directed at persons under 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently processed data of a minor, we will delete such data. Please notify us at [email protected] if you believe a minor has provided data to the Operator.
Do Not Track / opt-out signals
At this time, the site does not respond to browser-based Do Not Track signals. We rely on the cookie banner and your browser controls to manage preferences. Where supported, we will honor consent choices recorded through the site’s consent tools.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. The “Last updated” date indicates the current version. For material changes, we will provide a prominent notice on atheme.eu or via other reasonable means.
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Contact
The single point of contact for privacy matters is [email protected]. If a postal address is provided on atheme.eu, you may write to us there; however, email is preferred for faster handling of requests.