Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 6, 2026

Effective date: January 6, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Chicken Subway Guide ("we," "our," "the site," "I") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit chickenssubway.com. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data.

This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us via email, we receive:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • The content of your message
  • Any attachments you include

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the site, our servers and analytics tools may automatically collect:

  • Device information: Browser type/version, operating system, device type (mobile/desktop/tablet)
  • Connection information: IP address (which may be anonymized), internet service provider
  • Usage information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth
  • Referral information: The website or search engine that referred you to us
  • Location: Country and region based on IP address (not precise location)

3.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Financial information (credit cards, bank accounts)
  • Government ID numbers
  • Precise GPS location
  • Gambling account details or betting history
  • Health or biometric data

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Purpose Data Used Legal Basis
Respond to your inquiries Email, message content Legitimate interest / Consent
Improve site content Usage data, analytics Legitimate interest
Analyze traffic patterns IP, device info, pages visited Consent (via cookie banner)
Detect fraud/abuse IP address, behavior patterns Legitimate interest
Comply with legal obligations Varies Legal obligation

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you accept cookies or contact us, you consent to processing for those purposes
  • Legitimate interest: Site improvement, fraud prevention, and maintaining our services
  • Legal obligation: When required by law to retain or disclose data

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for basic site functionality:

  • Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Session: Maintains your session while browsing

Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent)

Help us understand site usage:

  • Google Analytics: Traffic analysis, page views, user flow
  • Performance: Page load times, error tracking

Third-Party Cookies (With Your Consent)

Set by our partners when you click their links:

  • Affiliate tracking: Casino partners may set cookies to track referrals

6.3 Managing Cookies

You control cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies on first visit
  • Browser settings: Block or delete cookies in your browser preferences
  • Opt-out tools: Google Analytics Opt-out

Rejecting non-essential cookies won't affect core site functionality.

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Analytics Providers

We may use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google Analytics:

7.2 Hosting Provider

Our site is hosted on secure infrastructure. The hosting provider may have access to server logs containing IP addresses for security purposes.

7.3 Affiliate Casino Partners

When you click links to partner casinos:

  • You leave our site and enter the casino's website
  • The casino may set their own cookies
  • You become subject to their privacy policy
  • We have no control over their data practices

We encourage you to review partner privacy policies before registering.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers: Hosting, analytics, email services (under data processing agreements)
  • Legal authorities: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
  • Business transfers: If the site is sold or merged, data may transfer to the new owner

9. Data Retention

  • Contact emails: Retained for up to 2 years for correspondence records
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Server logs: 90 days
  • Cookie consent: 12 months

After retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymized.

10. Your Rights

10.1 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent: At any time for consent-based processing

10.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Know if personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Say no to the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Access personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Equal service and price, even if you exercise privacy rights

10.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

We will respond within 30 days (or sooner as required by law). We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

11. Security Measures

We protect your data through:

  • HTTPS encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted
  • Secure hosting: Industry-standard server security
  • Limited access: Only authorized personnel access personal data
  • Regular reviews: Periodic security assessments

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from the site.

12. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for adults 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.

If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete it.

13. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Data processing agreements with service providers

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. When we do:

  • The "Last updated" date will change
  • Significant changes will be highlighted on the site
  • Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of changes

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

15. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns:

Email: [email protected]

Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line for faster routing.

If you're not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.