Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Your Privacy Matters: eacolumbia.org is dedicated to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes what information we gather, how we utilize it, and your rights concerning your data.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect only minimal information. You can use our platform without creating an account. Information you may provide includes:

  • Age verification confirmation (stored locally on your device)
  • Cookie and privacy consent preferences
  • Contact details if you choose to reach out to us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access eacolumbia.org, we automatically gather certain technical information for functionality and security purposes, such as:

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Anonymized IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on the platform
  • Referring URL
  • Date and time of access

1.3 Local Storage Data

Some data is saved directly in your browser’s local storage to personalize and improve your learning experience:

  • Game statistics (hands played, win rate, strategy accuracy)
  • Your preferences and interface settings
  • Your saved learning progress
Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We process information only for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Platform Functionality: Ensure core features of our educational tools operate correctly.
  • Experience Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to optimize content and features.
  • Compliance: Verify age requirements and follow applicable laws.
  • Communication: Respond to inquiries and provide user support.
  • Security: Detect, prevent, and address potential security risks or misuse.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only when necessary and in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize sharing.
  • Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority.
  • Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., hosting providers) who assist in operating our platform under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Business Transfers: If eacolumbia.org experiences a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of eacolumbia.org and its users.

4. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to help secure your information, including:

  • HTTPS/SSL encryption
  • Secure server architecture
  • Routine security updates and audits
  • Restricted access to personal data

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage method is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as required for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless longer retention is mandated by law.

You may delete all locally stored data at any time by clearing your browser’s cache, cookies, and local storage.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Restriction: Request limitations on how we process your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
  • Objection: Object to specific types of processing.
  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke your consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at .

7. Children's Privacy

eacolumbia.org is designed for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If such information is found, we will remove it immediately.

If you believe a minor has provided data to us, contact us at .

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may link to third-party websites, including responsible-gaming and educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before interacting with them.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries different from your residence. When transferring data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected and compliant with this Privacy Policy.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: Learn what data we collect, use, or share.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be penalized for exercising CCPA rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at .

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right of Access
  • Right to Rectification
  • Right to Erasure
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object
  • Right to Withdraw Consent

To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at .

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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