Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how VideoPokerCalc may collect, use, and protect information when you visit the site. VideoPokerCalc is an educational calculator site. It does not operate casino games, accept wagers, process deposits, or manage gambling accounts.
Last updated: June 25, 2026
Information We May Collect
The site is designed to work as a lightweight informational and calculator website. In normal use you can browse without creating an account and without submitting personal information. Some technical information may still be collected automatically when you access the site.
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Technical data | Browser and device type, operating system, approximate location, referring page, pages visited, timestamps, and IP-derived information. | Site operation, analytics, troubleshooting, security, and performance. |
| Usage data | Page views, clicks, calculator interactions, navigation paths, and general engagement signals. | Understanding which pages and tools are useful and improving structure. |
| Voluntary contact data | Email address, name if provided, message content, correction requests, bug reports, or other feedback sent by email. | Responding to messages, reviewing corrections, resolving technical issues. |
| Cookie / similar technology data | Analytics identifiers, preference storage, consent settings, and similar browser-based information. | Analytics, preferences, security, and compliance where applicable. |
How We Use Information
Information collected through the site is used for practical operation and improvement. Submitted information is not used to operate gambling accounts or process gambling activity, because the site does not offer gambling services.
Site operation
Technical information may be used to load pages, keep calculators working, monitor errors, improve speed, and protect the site from abuse or automated attacks.
Analytics and improvement
Usage data may be reviewed to understand which calculators, paytable pages, RTP guides, odds pages, and variance tools are most useful, which helps improve navigation and clarity.
Communication
If you email the site, the information you provide may be used to respond, review a correction, investigate a calculator issue, or clarify a technical report.
Compliance and protection
Information may be used where necessary to protect the site, comply with applicable obligations, prevent misuse, investigate security issues, or respond to lawful requests.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The site may use cookies, local storage, analytics scripts, or similar technologies to remember preferences, measure usage, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the calculators and pages.
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect analytics, preference storage, or certain features, but the core educational content should remain accessible in most cases.
Possible cookie categories
- Essential cookies or storage for basic functionality.
- Analytics cookies to understand traffic and page performance.
- Preference cookies to remember user choices where applicable.
- Security tools to detect abuse, spam, or automated traffic.
Analytics and Third-Party Services
The site may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, performance monitoring, spam prevention, security, or email. These providers may process technical and usage information according to their own policies and the configuration used on the site.
If advertising, affiliate tracking, or external links are added, related third-party services may use their own cookies or tracking technologies. VideoPokerCalc is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Review the privacy policy of any third-party site before submitting information there.
External Links
The site may link to external websites, including educational resources, gambling-related sites, responsible gambling organizations, software tools, or reference pages. Clicking an external link may take you to a site with its own terms, privacy policy, cookies, and data practices.
VideoPokerCalc does not control external sites and is not responsible for how they collect, store, use, or share information. Treat external sites separately and review their policies before interacting with them.
Data Retention
Information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes in this policy. Analytics data may be retained to understand long-term performance, while email correspondence may be retained to manage corrections, technical reports, or follow-up questions.
Retention periods may vary with the type of information, operational needs, legal requirements, security considerations, and the tools used to run the site.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights related to personal information, including access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection to certain processing. The exact rights and process depend on your jurisdiction.
You can also use browser settings to manage cookies, clear local storage, block certain scripts, or limit tracking. Some settings may affect how websites function.
Privacy Requests
To make a privacy-related request, contact [email protected]. Include enough detail to identify the issue, but do not include sensitive documents unless they are specifically required and requested through a secure process.
Children's Privacy
VideoPokerCalc is not intended for children. The site discusses gambling-related math and video poker mechanics for educational purposes and should not be used by anyone below the legal age for gambling in their jurisdiction.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to the site, contact us so the issue can be reviewed and addressed where appropriate.
Security
Reasonable technical and organizational measures may be used to protect information associated with the site. No website, email system, or online service can guarantee perfect security, so avoid sending sensitive personal, financial, or account information by email.
If you believe you have found a security issue, contact us with a clear description of the issue and the affected page or feature.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect site changes, new tools, analytics configuration, legal requirements, or operational needs. The "Last updated" date near the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use after changes are posted means you use the site under the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy questions, correction requests, or concerns about this policy, contact [email protected].