Terms of use and privacy policy
Welcome to this website. We are an independent information platform focusing on online gambling, casino reviews and gambling-related information. The website is run by a sole owner and is designed to provide visitors with objective and informative content.
This page contains our terms of use and privacy policy. By visiting this website, browsing its pages or using the materials provided, you confirm that you have read and understood these documents and agree to them. If you do not agree with any provision of these terms, you must stop using the website immediately.
§ 1. Who these terms apply to
These terms of use apply to all visitors and users of our website. Viewing the content, reading articles and navigating the pages means that you agree to comply with the guidelines set out here and with our privacy policy, as described in the second part of this page.
Anyone unable to agree to these terms for any reason is asked to stop using our platform.
§ 2. Nature of the content and important disclaimers
All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only. We are not a gambling operator, do not organise games of chance and do not accept bets, deposits or payments from players.
The information provided does not constitute legal or financial advice and offers no guarantee of winnings or success. Gambling always carries the risk of losing money. Please gamble responsibly and never stake money you cannot afford to lose.
Access to our materials is restricted to people aged 18 or over (or the age of legal majority in your own jurisdiction). It is the user's responsibility to check whether online gambling is legal in their region before taking any action with external providers. Offers and bonuses from external operators are subject to their own terms and may change at any time. Always check the relevant provider's website for the current rules. If gambling is no longer fun, use responsible gambling tools or seek professional help.
§ 3. Intellectual property rights
All text, images, graphic elements, logos and the overall structure of this website are the property of the website owner and are protected by copyright and other applicable laws.
Users may access the content for personal, non-commercial use only. Copying, republishing, distributing or modifying materials without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
If you believe that material on our website infringes your copyright, please send a notice to support@luckywave-official.nl with a clear description of the work and evidence of your rights.
§ 4. Rules of conduct for visitors
When visiting our website, you must comply with the following rules:
- You must not use the website for illegal or unauthorised purposes.
- You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or the servers on which the website runs.
- Automated data collection (such as scraping, crawling or harvesting) without our express permission is not permitted.
- Uploading or distributing malicious code, viruses or other destructive elements is prohibited.
- You must not infringe the intellectual property rights of the owner or third parties.
- You must not impersonate the website owner, their representatives or partners.
§ 5. External websites and affiliation
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and bookmakers. We have no control over the content, operation or policies of these external platforms and are not liable for any damage or losses arising from their use.
Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means that the website owner may receive a commission when you visit an external website via our link and create an account or make a deposit there. This does not incur any additional costs for you. Always check the terms and conditions of the relevant external party before registering with them.
§ 6. Disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability
The website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any express or implied warranty as to accuracy, completeness or uninterrupted operation. Information about bonuses, payment methods and third-party terms may become outdated at any time.
The website owner shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damage arising from the use of the website, including users' decisions to participate in gambling with external providers and any resulting financial losses, nor for the actions or decisions of those providers (such as account suspensions or payment issues).
§ 7. Indemnity
By using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold the website owner harmless against all claims, losses, liabilities and costs (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your breach of these terms of use or applicable laws.
§ 8. Governing law and disputes
These terms of use and your use of the website are governed by the laws of Costa Rica. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms will first be resolved through amicable discussions using our contact details at support@luckywave-official.nl. If this does not resolve the matter, disputes will be referred to the competent court in this jurisdiction.
§ 9. Final provisions
The owner reserves the right to restrict or deny access to the website to users who breach these terms. We may amend these terms at any time by publishing the revised version on this page. Visitors are responsible for checking this page regularly for changes. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
§ 10. About our privacy policy
This privacy policy transparently explains what personal data we collect when you visit our website, how we use, protect and share that data, and what rights you have in relation to your privacy.
We take the protection of your privacy very seriously and ensure that all data processing complies with applicable privacy laws.
§ 11. What data we collect
We collect various types of information, which can be divided into the following categories:
- Information you provide: Your name and email address when you contact us via our form or sign up for any updates.
- Automatically collected data: Your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of your visit, and estimated location data (country/city) based on your network.
- Cookies and technical identifiers: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and analyse website traffic.
Important note: we never request or store users' payment details, credit card numbers or identity documents. All financial transactions and verification procedures take place exclusively on the platforms of external operators with whom you may register.
§ 12. Purposes of data processing
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and is maintained.
- To improve and personalise our content and user experience.
- To answer questions and respond to messages received through our contact channels.
- To carry out statistical analyses and review website trends to optimise our services.
- To ensure security, prevent fraud and protect our systems.
- To comply with any legal obligations that apply to us.
§ 13. Sharing data with third parties
We never sell your personal data to third parties. However, data may be shared with:
- Service providers: Companies that support us with website hosting, IT infrastructure, email delivery and analytics services.
- Affiliate partners: When you click on an external link, anonymised information about the referral may be shared to record commissions, without transferring your personal data.
- Legal authorities: If we are legally required to do so under a valid order from the government or law enforcement agencies.
- Business transfer: In the event of a merger, reorganisation or sale of the website, data may be transferred to the new owner, provided they comply with comparable privacy terms.
§ 14. Cookies and managing them
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use different categories of cookies: strictly necessary cookies for the site to function, analytics cookies to collect statistics, functional cookies to remember your preferences, and marketing cookies for relevant content.
You can easily manage and disable cookies through your internet browser settings. You can also adjust your preferences using the cookie banner on our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
§ 15. Your privacy rights
Depending on your geographical location, you have specific rights in relation to your personal data:
- Rights for users in the European Economic Area (AVG/GDPR): You have the right to access, rectify and erase your data ("right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, data portability, object to processing and withdraw any consent previously given. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
- Rights for users in other regions: Similar rights as provided for under the data protection laws in your country.
To exercise these rights, you can submit a request via support@luckywave-official.nl. We will respond within the legally prescribed time limits.
§ 16. Data retention and security
We use strict technical and organisational security measures, including encrypted connections (SSL) and access restrictions, to protect your personal data against loss, misuse or unauthorised access. However, no method of transmitting data over the internet is completely secure.
Personal data is not kept for longer than necessary for the purposes described in this privacy policy or to meet legal data retention requirements.
§ 17. Age limits and minors
Our website covers topics related to online gambling and is expressly not intended for anyone under the age of 18 (or the applicable legal minimum age for gambling in your region). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If you are a parent or guardian and suspect that your minor child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately via support@luckywave-official.nl so that we can remove this information without delay.
§ 18. International data transfers
As our services are accessible internationally, your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. When transferring personal data outside the European Economic Area, we put appropriate safeguards in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure an adequate level of protection.
§ 19. Changes to this policy
This privacy policy and our terms of use may be updated from time to time to comply with new legal requirements or reflect changes to our services. The latest version will always be published on this page, together with the date of the last change. We recommend that you check this page regularly.
§ 20. Questions about these terms and privacy
If you have any questions about our terms of use, our privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at any time at support@luckywave-official.nl.