Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)
We've tried to make this as painless as possible. Here's how we handle your data!
1. Introduction
At WhatAreTheOdds.site, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
The odds of us selling your data to sketchy third parties? Zero percent! We value your privacy as much as we value fun probability questions.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website, including those in the European Union. We are committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
WhatAreTheOdds.site is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@whataretheodds.site
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
3.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (email, username) when you register
- Questions you submit to our platform
- Votes and interactions with existing questions
- Contact information if you reach out to us
3.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
| Legal Basis | Examples |
|---|---|
| Consent | When you explicitly agree to the processing of your data, such as when you accept cookies or sign up for marketing communications |
| Contract | When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing our services |
| Legitimate Interests | When we have a legitimate business interest in processing your data, such as improving our services, preventing fraud, or ensuring network security |
| Legal Obligation | When we need to process your data to comply with a legal obligation |
You can withdraw your consent at any time by visiting your Privacy & Data Settings page or contacting us directly.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Types of Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Providing and improving our services | Questions, votes, usage data | Contract, Legitimate Interests |
| Analyzing user behavior and trends | Usage data, device information | Legitimate Interests |
| Ensuring website security | IP address, browser information | Legitimate Interests |
| Communicating with you | Contact information | Consent, Contract |
| Showing relevant content | Questions, votes, usage patterns | Legitimate Interests |
We use your questions to make our platform better and more fun for everyone. The more questions we get, the smarter our AI becomes at estimating probabilities!
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to remember your preferences. You can control cookies through your browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our website and provide services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- With Your Consent: When you have explicitly agreed to the sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. The odds of us doing that are exactly 0%!
7.1 International Transfers
Your personal data may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We have implemented appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider:
- The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data
- The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
- The purposes for which we process the data
- Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
- Legal requirements
In some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal data so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case we may use such information without further notice to you.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent to process your personal data.
To exercise these rights, please visit your Privacy & Data Settings page or contact us at privacy@whataretheodds.site.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe that we have not complied with the requirements of the GDPR or other applicable data protection laws.
10. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We will also notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our website before the changes become effective.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@whataretheodds.site
Last Updated: May 9, 2025