This Privacy Policy explains how Solar Decathlon Middle East (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website (the “Site”). Our team contact for this policy is Freddy Contreras.
This is written for a UAE-focused affiliate website that publishes editorial comparisons and guides about offshore online casinos that may accept UAE players (and may also cover other affiliate topics). We do not operate a casino, take deposits, or process withdrawals. We provide information and may earn a commission if you click our links and complete an action on a third-party site.
If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.
1) Who we are & what this policy covers
Solar Decathlon Middle East is an informational and affiliate website focused on helping readers compare online casino options accessible from the UAE, including topics like:
- casino rankings and review criteria (licensing, security, fairness, payouts, bonus terms),
- game variety (slots, jackpots, table games, live dealer),
- payment methods (cards, e-wallets, bank transfers, crypto),
- mobile play (browser, PWA, and app-style experiences),
- responsible gambling resources available internationally.
This policy covers information collected on this Site only. It does not cover third-party sites you may visit via links (including casino operators, payment providers, advertisers, or analytics vendors). Those third parties have their own privacy policies.
2) What we collect
We collect limited information to run the Site, keep it secure, understand what content is helpful, support advertising, and measure affiliate link performance.
A) Contact details
Based on your site settings, these features are off by default:
- Newsletter: No
- Contact form: No
- Comments/UGC: No
That means we generally do not collect names, emails, or message content through forms on the Site.
If we later add a contact form or newsletter, we will update this policy.
B) Browsing and device data (automatic)
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may collect:
- IP address
- Pages viewed, time on page, and clicks
- Referrer (the page/site you came from)
- Approximate location (derived from IP, typically city/country level; not precise GPS)
- Device and browser data (device type, OS, browser version, language)
- Identifiers such as cookie IDs or similar online identifiers
- Log data (timestamps, error logs, security events)
C) Cookies and tracking for analytics, ads, and affiliate attribution
We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, scripts, local storage) for:
- Analytics (understanding traffic and improving content)
- Advertising (display/programmatic ads, measurement, frequency capping, anti-fraud)
- Affiliate tracking (crediting referrals when you click a link and take an action on a partner site)
Affiliate links may include tracking information like:
- UTM parameters
- Click IDs
- link-out events (a record that you clicked from our Site to a third-party site)
D) Sensitive personal information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive information such as government ID numbers, biometrics, precise location, or health data. Also, we do not ask for your casino passwords or banking credentials.
3) How we use information
We use information to:
- Operate and maintain the Site (load pages, keep it reliable)
- Protect the Site and users (detect bots, prevent abuse, troubleshoot errors)
- Measure performance (what pages are read, what links are clicked)
- Improve content quality (e.g., updating guidance on bonus terms, payouts, mobile performance, and safer play tips)
- Deliver and measure ads (when enabled)
- Attribute affiliate commissions when a referral is credited to our Site
We do not use Site data to make decisions about employment, credit, housing, insurance, or medical care.
4) Cookies & tracking
What cookies and similar tools do
Cookies and pixels help us:
- remember basic preferences,
- understand how visitors use the Site,
- measure ad and affiliate link performance,
- reduce fraud and suspicious traffic,
- limit repetitive ads (“frequency capping”).
How you can control cookies
You can control cookies in your browser settings (block or delete them) and you can use private browsing modes. Some devices also offer ad settings to limit ad personalization.
If you block cookies, parts of the Site (and measurement of links/ads) may not work as intended.
Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Some browsers support Global Privacy Control signals. Where feasible, we treat GPC as an opt-out of certain tracking used for cross-site ad targeting and measurement.
5) Advertising, analytics & affiliates
Analytics
We use analytics tools (for example, services similar to Google Analytics) to understand which pages perform well, what devices people use, and how the Site can be improved. These tools often rely on cookies or similar identifiers.
Advertising
We use display and/or programmatic advertising. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- show ads,
- measure ad performance,
- prevent fraud,
- cap how often you see the same ad.
Affiliate links
Some outbound links are affiliate links. If you click and later sign up, deposit, or otherwise complete an action on a third-party site, we may earn compensation. This helps fund the Site. We do not control what third parties do with your data once you leave our Site.
6) Sharing of information
We may share information with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, security, performance monitoring)
- Advertising partners (ad delivery and measurement)
- Affiliate/marketing partners (referral tracking, reporting, fraud prevention)
- Legal/compliance recipients if required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the Site and users
We do not sell personal information for money. However, some advertising and measurement activity involves sharing identifiers and event data with ad/affiliate partners to measure performance and attribute referrals.
7) Your privacy rights
Because this Site is UAE-focused, privacy rights may vary depending on where you live and which laws apply. Also, visitors may access the Site from many countries.
How to make a request: The Site inputs provided do not include a contact email, contact form, or a “Do Not Sell/Share” URL. To submit a privacy request, please use the contact method available on the Site (if provided) or any published contact channel on the Site.
Requests you can make (where applicable):
- access to information we hold about you,
- deletion of certain data (subject to security/legal exceptions),
- opt-out of certain cookie-based tracking (using browser/device controls).
Verification: To protect you, we may ask for reasonable information to verify your request (for example, confirming details related to your browser/session). We won’t require unnecessary sensitive data for standard requests.
8) Data retention & security
Retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, then delete or de-identify it where practical. Typical ranges:
- Analytics data: up to 24 months
- Server/security logs: up to 12 months
We may keep data longer when needed for security, fraud prevention, disputes, or legal compliance.
Security
We use reasonable security measures such as HTTPS, access controls, and routine updates. No website can guarantee perfect security.
9) Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to individuals under 21. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided information to us, please contact us using the Site’s available contact method and we will take appropriate steps.
10) Third-party links & important disclaimers
Our Site links to third-party websites (including offshore casino platforms and support resources). We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those third parties.
Legal context: Gambling is prohibited under UAE law. Our content is informational. If you choose to access offshore services, you are responsible for understanding local laws and making your own decisions.
11) Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.
12) Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact Solar Decathlon Middle East using the contact method provided on the Site.
Team contact: Freddy Contreras
13) Not legal advice
This Privacy Policy is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.
