Privacy Policy

Introduction

This privacy policy sets out how data is handled on rainbow-riches.ie. Effective date is 31 March 2026. The site operates as an independent informational project with no gambling services offered. I am Padraig, a retired systems administrator based in Mooncoin, Ireland. You can reach me at [email protected]. This project keeps my database skills active through probability mapping and statistical auditing. All practices follow Irish and EU data protection laws including GDPR.

On this site dedicated to Rainbow riches information, visitor data receives straightforward treatment. No complex corporate structures exist here. Just clear rules from my home office setup. Read on for specifics about collection, use, and rights.

About the Project

rainbow-riches.ie started as a personal endeavor. After retirement, I turned interests in statistics toward slot machine probability analysis. Mooncoin serves as headquarters, a quiet village in County Kilkenny. No employees or partners collect data. Only server logs and basic forms process information. The address is my home office in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Email remains the primary contact: [email protected]. This setup minimizes data flows. Statistical tools run locally on my machines. Public pages display aggregated results without personal identifiers.

Project focus stays on facts. Historical data on game mechanics appears without promotion. Users find tables, charts, and audits. No accounts required for core content. Simplicity drives design. Data practices reflect that approach.

Data Collected

Minimal personal data gathers here. Server logs capture IP addresses, browser types, and visit timestamps automatically. These help diagnose technical issues. Contact form submissions include name, email, and message if provided voluntarily. No payment info or sensitive details requested. Analytics track page views anonymously via basic scripts. Cookies store session preferences like language if selected. No geolocation beyond IP inference.

Examples include log entries showing access times for security checks. Form data stays in a simple database for response tracking. No third-party forms embed. User agents identify device types for compatibility. Timestamps log all events. This list covers everything routinely collected. Surprises do not occur.

How Data is Collected

Collection happens passively through web servers. Apache logs standard HTTP requests. Each page load generates an entry with IP, date, and requested URL. Contact page uses PHP to capture form fields upon submit. No JavaScript trackers from external providers. Cookies set via server-side headers for essentials only. Analytics count unique visitors by hashing IPs temporarily.

Voluntary submissions trigger storage. Browsing implies log entry. No hidden methods. Forms validate inputs client-side but store server-side. SSL encrypts transmissions. Methods stay basic and transparent. Users control much through browser settings.

Purposes of Data Use

Data serves operational needs. Logs monitor site health and block abuse like excessive requests from one IP. Contact info enables replies to inquiries. Analytics inform content updates based on popular pages. Session cookies recall visits to avoid repeated explanations. No marketing lists build. Statistical data aggregates for public display without linking to individuals.

IP addresses check for regional compliance. Browser data tests responsiveness. Messages guide project improvements. Retention limits prevent indefinite storage. Use aligns strictly with site function as informational resource. No sale or unrelated applications occur.

CTA Placement Note

This marks the middle sequence point for CTA integration in display logic.

Sharing Data

No data shares with third parties. As a solo operation, no vendors access logs or forms. Legal requirements might compel disclosure, such as court orders under Irish law. Backups store locally without cloud sync. No ad networks or trackers send info outward. Aggregated stats publish openly but anonymized fully.

Contact replies go direct via email without intermediaries. Service providers like hosting see only encrypted traffic. Host in Ireland ensures EU data stays local. Transparency rules out hidden shares. Users rest assured on this point.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Essential cookies manage sessions. One sets a unique ID for 30 minutes to track multi-page reads. Analytics cookie persists 1 year for return visit counts, anonymized. No marketing cookies. Browser settings control acceptance. List includes: session_id (essential, expires session end), analytics_hash (optional, 1 year).

Disable via tools like cookie banners if implemented. Site functions without non-essentials. Third-party none. Regular audits clear old cookies from servers. Technologies follow strict necessity.

Your Data Rights

GDPR grants rights. Access data held via email request to [email protected]. Rectification corrects inaccuracies. Erasure removes unnecessary info. Objection stops processing. Portability provides copies in CSV format. Restriction limits use during disputes. Withdraw consent anytime for optional elements.

Requests process within one month. Proof of identity may require. No fees unless excessive. Complaints go to Data Protection Commission in Ireland. Rights apply to EU/EEA visitors. Full exercise possible due to small scale.

Data Retention and Security

Logs delete after 30 days. Form data keeps 6 months post-reply or longer if audit relevant. Cookies expire naturally. Secure deletion overwrites files. Backups encrypt with AES-256. Home office firewall blocks unauthorized access. HTTPS everywhere. Regular updates patch software.

Physical security locks devices. No mobile apps collect data. Passwords hash strongly. Breach protocol notifies affected within 72 hours per GDPR. Risk assessments annual. Measures match low-volume handling.

Children's Privacy

Site targets adults interested in statistics. No content aims at under-16s. No verified parental consent process exists. If aware of child data, delete immediately upon notice. Avoid directed marketing to minors. Family settings advise supervision.

International Data Transfers

All data stays in Ireland. Hosting local. No transfers outside EEA. Backups on physical drives. Compliance automatic.

Changes to This Policy

Updates post here with new effective date. Major changes email past contacts if feasible. Check periodically. Last update 31 March 2026.

Contact Information

Questions to [email protected]. Address: Home office, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. DPC complaints separate.