1. Introduction
Welcome to marylandbettinghub.com (Website, we, us, or our). We are committed to protecting your privacy (you). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use our Website, which focuses on legal online sports betting in Maryland.
By using marylandbettinghub.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you don’t agree, please don’t use the Website.
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally by changing the Last Updated date. Please check back regularly to stay informed.
2. Who We Are
Marylandbettinghub.com is an informational and affiliate marketing website about legal online sports betting and regulated gambling in Maryland. We provide information, reviews, and links to licensed gaming operators for Maryland residents. Contact us with any questions or concerns at onthedotmedialtd.com.
3. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information when you use our Website:
- Personal Information: This is information that identifies you, like your name or email address. We collect this if you voluntarily provide it, such as when you sign up for a newsletter or use a contact form.
- Usage Data (Non-Personal Information): Our servers automatically record information about your visit, like your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits.
- General Location Data: We may determine your general location (e.g., state, city) from your IP address to provide relevant content. We will only collect precise location data if you give us permission.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect Usage Data, improve your experience, track affiliate referrals, and analyze Website traffic. See Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) for details.
4. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information in a few ways:
- Directly from You: When you provide information through forms, newsletter sign-ups, or direct communication through our Website.
- Automatically: We collect Usage Data automatically using cookies, server logs, and tools like Google Analytics.
- From Third Parties: We may receive information from analytics providers or affiliate networks, mainly for tracking referrals.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for legitimate purposes, such as:
- Running and Improving the Website: To provide, maintain, secure, and improve marylandbettinghub.com.
- Customizing Your Experience: To understand your preferences and provide content about Maryland-specific promotions and legal gaming companies.
- Analyzing Data: To analyze trends, track user activity, manage the site, and get demographic information about our users.
- Communicating With You: To respond to your questions and send newsletters or promotional materials if you’ve signed up.
- Managing Affiliate Tracking: To track clicks on affiliate links and referrals, which is important to our business.
- Meeting Legal Requirements: To follow Maryland laws and regulations, including those related to responsible gambling and advertising, and guidelines from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA).
6. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy and limit how we share your Personal Information. We may share information in these situations:
- With Service Providers: We may share data with vendors who provide services like website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and tech support. They are required to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
- With Affiliate Partners and Networks: When you click an affiliate link, tracking information may be shared to track the referral. This information usually doesn’t include Personal Information unless you later give it to the operator.
- For Legal Reasons: We may share your information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or if we believe it’s necessary to protect our rights, ensure safety, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request from the MLGCA.
- During Business Transfers: If marylandbettinghub.com is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you on our Website if there is a change in ownership or how your Personal Information is used.
- Using Aggregated or Anonymized Data: We may share data that doesn’t identify you for research, marketing, or other business purposes.
- With Your Permission: We may share your information for other reasons if we have your consent.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. But, keep in mind that no system is perfect, and we can’t guarantee absolute security.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Marylandbettinghub.com uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and support our affiliate marketing.
- Your Control Over Cookies: Most browsers accept cookies automatically. You can change your browser settings to decline cookies or get alerts when they are being sent. But, turning off cookies may affect how the Website functions. You can find more information about managing cookies at www.aboutcookies.org.
- Analytics Opt-Out: To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit the official Google page.
9. Data Retention
We keep Personal Information as long as needed to fulfill the purposes in this Privacy Policy, unless Maryland law requires a longer period. Then, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. Your Privacy Rights
We want you to have control over your information. Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your data.
Your Rights Under Maryland Law: The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) gives Maryland residents specific rights over their personal data, including the right to:
- Confirm if we are processing your data and access it.
- Correct any mistakes in your data.
- Delete your data.
- Get a copy of your data.
- Opt out of the processing of your data for targeted advertising, the sale of your data, or certain types of profiling.
To make a request about your privacy rights, contact us through the contact at onthedotmedialtd.com.
11. Children’s Privacy – Age Restriction (21+)
Marylandbettinghub.com is for people 21 and older, which is the legal age for sports betting in Maryland. We don’t knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn that we have collected information from a minor under 21, we will delete it right away.
12. International Data
Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the Website, you agree to this transfer.
13. Links to Other Websites
Our Website has links to other websites, mainly our Affiliate Partners (legal Maryland gambling operators). This Privacy Policy doesn’t apply to those sites. Please review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
14. Responsible Gambling
Marylandbettinghub.com supports responsible gambling. Gambling should be fun. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available in Maryland:
- Call the Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER.
- Visit the Website: Find resources at mdgamblinghelp.org, the official resource for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling.
You must be 21 or older to bet on sports in Maryland. Please play responsibly.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The Last Updated date will show the latest revision. By continuing to use the Website, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us through the contact info on the marylandbettinghub.com website or by emailing onthedotmedialtd.com.