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Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information SemiPoker collects when you visit our website, how we use it, and what rights you have over it. We keep this in plain English — no legal jargon.
1. Who We Are
SemiPoker operates the website at semipoker.com. We are an independent online poker review and affiliate website based in Malaysia, focused exclusively on the Malaysian online poker market.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at hello@semipoker.com. We will respond within 24 hours.
2. What Information We Collect
SemiPoker collects a very limited amount of information. Here is a complete breakdown of what we collect and why.
A. Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects data anonymously — it does not identify you personally.
| Data Collected | Purpose | Retained By |
|---|---|---|
| Pages visited | Understand which content is most useful | Google (anonymised) |
| Time spent on pages | Assess content quality and engagement | Google (anonymised) |
| Approximate location (country/region level only) | Confirm our audience is Malaysia-based | Google (anonymised) |
| Device type and browser | Ensure the site works well on common devices | Google (anonymised) |
| Traffic source | Understand how visitors find our site | Google (anonymised) |
We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics. Your full IP address is never stored. Google Analytics data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
B. Affiliate tracking cookies
When you click a “Play Now” link on SemiPoker, you are redirected to a poker operator’s website via an affiliate tracking link. The operator may place a cookie on your browser to record that you arrived through our referral. This is how we earn commission when you sign up.
These cookies are set by the poker operators — not by SemiPoker. They are used only to track referrals for commission purposes and do not collect personal information beyond your visit to their site. Please refer to each operator’s own privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
C. WordPress essential cookies
As a WordPress-powered website, SemiPoker sets a small number of essential cookies required for the site to function correctly. These include session management cookies and security tokens. They do not track you for advertising purposes and are not shared with third parties.
D. What we do NOT collect
To be completely clear, SemiPoker does not collect any of the following:
❌ Your name, email address, or any personal contact details
❌ Payment information of any kind
❌ Account credentials
❌ Location data beyond country/region level via Google Analytics
❌ Any data through contact or lead capture forms
❌ Data for email marketing or remarketing lists
3. How We Use This Information
The limited data we collect through Google Analytics is used solely for the following purposes:
Improving content quality — understanding which pages are most visited helps us prioritise what to write more of and what to improve.
Improving site performance — device and browser data helps us ensure SemiPoker displays correctly across the devices our readers use.
Understanding our audience — confirming our readership is primarily based in Malaysia helps us keep our content locally relevant.
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, remarketing, or any commercial purpose beyond improving SemiPoker as a resource for Malaysian poker players.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. SemiPoker uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Source | Purpose | Can Be Declined? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | WordPress | Site functionality, security | No — required for site to work |
| Analytics cookies | Google Analytics | Anonymous usage statistics | Yes — via browser settings or GA opt-out tool |
| Affiliate tracking cookies | Poker operators | Referral tracking for commission | Yes — by not clicking affiliate links |
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions. For more information on managing cookies, visit aboutcookies.org.
5. Third Parties
SemiPoker does not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third parties for commercial purposes. The only third-party services that process any data in connection with your visit to SemiPoker are:
Google Analytics
Anonymous usage data is processed by Google LLC in accordance with their privacy policy. Google Analytics data is stored on Google’s servers. We have enabled IP anonymisation. View Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Poker Operators (via affiliate links)
When you click a “Play Now” link and visit a poker operator’s website, that operator’s own privacy policy applies. SemiPoker has no control over how those operators collect or process your data. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any site you sign up to before providing personal information.
WordPress and Web Hosting
SemiPoker is built on WordPress and hosted on a third-party web hosting provider. Our hosting provider may log server access data (IP addresses, request times) for security and technical purposes. This data is not accessible to SemiPoker for marketing or profiling purposes.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. Because SemiPoker collects very minimal personal data, most of these rights will rarely apply — but we respect them fully.
Right to Access
You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction
You can ask us to correct any inaccurate data we hold about you.
Right to Erasure
You can ask us to delete any personal data we hold about you.
Right to Object
You can object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
Right to Portability
You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent for analytics at any time via your browser settings or the Google opt-out tool.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@semipoker.com. We will respond within 24 hours.
7. Children’s Privacy
SemiPoker is a website about online poker and real money gambling. Our content is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has accessed our site and provided personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@semipoker.com.
8. External Links
SemiPoker contains links to external websites — primarily the poker operators we review and responsible gambling resources. Once you leave our site by clicking an external link, this privacy policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any external website. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any site you visit before providing personal information.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time — for example, if we add new features, tools, or third-party services to the site. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated “Last updated” date at the top.
We will not reduce your rights under this policy without clearly notifying you. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, how your data is handled, or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
SemiPoker
Email: hello@semipoker.com
Based in: Malaysia
Response time: Within 24 hours
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