Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

Colony Slots ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website krautplay.games (the "Site").

This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Date of birth (for age verification)
  • IP address and device information
  • Gaming preferences and history
  • Communication preferences

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our gaming services
  • Age Verification: To ensure compliance with UK gambling regulations
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you have given clear consent for us to process your data
  • Legitimate Interest: For website analytics and service improvement
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with UK gambling and data protection laws
  • Vital Interests: To protect your safety and prevent fraud

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
  • Consent: When you have given explicit consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Malicious attacks and data breaches

Our security measures include encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

  • Account information: 7 years after account closure
  • Gaming history: 5 years for regulatory compliance
  • Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
  • Analytics data: 2 years maximum

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Human review of automated decisions

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Adequacy decisions by the UK government
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Binding corporate rules
  • Certification schemes

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

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 encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@krautplay.games
  • Address: Data Protection Officer, Colony Slots, London, UK
  • Phone: +44 20 7946 0958

14. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR. Contact details:

  • Website: ico.org.uk
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113
  • Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF