Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use Baccarat Smart Academy.

Secure by Default

HTTPS, encrypted storage

Privacy-First Analytics

Anonymous usage data only

Never Sold

Your data stays yours

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Introduction

Baccarat Smart Academy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our educational platform at baccaratsmart.com.

We comply with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.

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Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information

Display name, email address, and password

Payment Information

Billing details processed by Stripe (we do not store card numbers)

Communications

Messages you send to our support team

Age Verification

Confirmation that you are 18 years or older

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Progress Data

Lesson completion, quiz scores, and XP earned

Usage Data

Pages visited and time spent on the platform

Device Information

Browser type and operating system

Log Data

IP address and country of origin (for geo-compliance)

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How We Use Your Information

  • Provide and maintain the educational platform
  • Track your learning progress and personalize your experience
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe
  • Send account-related communications
  • Enforce geographic access restrictions
  • Improve our content based on usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Contract

To provide the services you signed up for

Legitimate Interests

Anonymous analytics, platform improvement, fraud prevention

Consent

For ad-related tracking and personalization (opt-in only)

Legal Obligation

To comply with applicable laws

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Cookies and Tracking

Essential Cookies

  • Session and authentication tokens (httpOnly cookies)
  • Cookie consent and age verification preferences

Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Analytics collects anonymous usage data (pages visited, session duration, device type) and loads automatically. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google Analytics. Ad-related tracking (remarketing, personalization) is disabled by default and only enabled if you opt in via our cookie preferences. If you are signed in, a pseudonymous account identifier (never your name or email) is attached so we can understand learning journeys across devices. Visits by our own administrators are flagged as internal (stored locally in your browser) and excluded from reports.

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Third-Party Services

We share data only with trusted providers:

Stripe

Payment processing

AWS

Database & email

CloudFront

Content delivery

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

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Data Security

HTTPS/TLS

All data transmitted securely

Bcrypt Hashing

Passwords are never stored in plain text

ES256 JWT

Secure tokens with httpOnly cookies

Rate Limiting

Protection against abuse

CSRF Protection

For admin operations

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Data Retention and Deletion

We retain data while your account is active or as required by law.

Account Deletion:

  • Self-serve deletion is available at any time — on the web at baccaratsmart.com/profile (Account tab → Danger Zone → Delete account) and in the mobile app (Profile → Delete Account)
  • Deletion is immediate and permanent — your account, profile, course progress, quiz and practice history, and personal identifiers are hard-deleted, not anonymized or deactivated
  • Active web (Stripe) subscriptions are cancelled automatically as part of account deletion
  • App Store and Google Play subscriptions must be cancelled directly through the respective store — we cannot cancel these on your behalf
  • Payment and transaction records may be retained up to 7 years for tax and accounting compliance
  • You can also request deletion by emailing privacy@baccaratsmart.com
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Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

Access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and consent withdrawal.

CCPA Rights (California Users)

Know, delete, opt-out (we do not sell data), and non-discrimination.

Contact privacy@baccaratsmart.com to exercise your rights. We respond within 30 days.

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International Data Transfers

Your data is stored in the United States (AWS US-East-1 region). For EEA users, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international transfers.

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Geographic Restrictions

Our policy is to restrict access from certain jurisdictions where online gambling education is restricted or illegal (China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and others). By using the Service, you represent that you are accessing it from a permitted jurisdiction. We reserve the right to use IP-based geolocation to restrict access from prohibited jurisdictions.

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Children's Privacy

Our service is for users 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. Contact us immediately if you believe a minor has provided personal information.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will notify you of significant changes via email or website notice. The "Last updated" date will be revised. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

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