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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to the Paradise 8 website operated under the domain https://paradise8-au.com (referred to as "we", "us", "our" or "the Website"). It explains how we collect, use, store, disclose and otherwise process personal information about visitors and users of our review and informational services relating to the Paradise 8 casino brand. This policy applies to all visitors to the Website and to anyone who contacts us through the channels listed below. It does not apply to the operation of the original Paradise 8 gaming platform at https://paradise8.com, which maintains its own privacy practices. This Privacy Policy is effective from 01 January 2026 and replaces any earlier versions for the Paradise 8 project.

Who We Are

Website operator and role

The Paradise 8 project at https://paradise8-au.com is an independent review and informational website focused on the Paradise 8 online casino brand for Australian-facing audiences. It does not provide gambling services and is separate from the underlying casino operator.

Casino operator (for reference only)

The Paradise 8 casino brand itself is operated by:

  • Operator company: SSC Entertainment N.V. (a private limited liability company)
  • Jurisdiction of incorporation: Curaçao
  • Regulatory and licensing reference: Antillephone N.V. master licence No. 8048/JAZ issued by the Government of Curaçao, under which Paradise 8 is operated as an online gambling service.
  • Registered office address: not publicly specified in the source data provided to us. SSC Entertainment N.V. is registered in Curaçao; further address details may be available on official corporate or regulatory registers.
  • Company registration and tax numbers: not specified in the information available to this Website. Any such identifiers are held by SSC Entertainment N.V. and/or its regulator.

We provide this information to ensure transparency about the corporate context of the Paradise 8 brand. However, we do not control SSC Entertainment N.V., and we cannot access its internal records. Any exercise of data protection rights in relation to a player account at Paradise 8 must be addressed directly to the casino operator.

Regulatory context for Australia

  • Under the Australian Interactive Gambling Act 2001, it is prohibited for offshore operators such as SSC Entertainment N.V. to offer most forms of online casino gambling to persons in Australia. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) may request Australian internet service providers to block access to offending gambling websites, and Paradise 8 - related domains have at times been subject to blocking actions.
  • It is not, however, a criminal offence for Australian residents to access or play at such offshore sites. Our Website is informational only and does not solicit or facilitate unlawful gambling.

Data Protection Contact (Website)

Because the Paradise 8 project is not established in the EU and primarily targets Australian users, no formal EU-style Data Protection Officer is mandated. Nonetheless, we appoint a responsible contact for privacy matters:

  • Data Protection Contact: Privacy Officer - Paradise 8
  • Email (primary for privacy and support): [email protected]
  • Email (general enquiries, media, compliance): [email protected]
  • Postal address: Not yet specified. If a postal address is later designated for the project, it will be added to this Privacy Policy and to the Website's contact section.

You may contact the Privacy Officer with any questions about how this Website processes personal information, or to exercise any of the rights described below, insofar as they apply to data that we control.

What Personal Data We Collect

We distinguish between data that relate to your use of the Paradise 8 Website and any data that may be processed by the Paradise 8 casino operator. The categories described below relate to our Website. Data processed by the casino operator at paradise8.com are governed by that operator's own privacy policy.

Identity and contact data

  • Basic contact details: name, email address and (where provided by you) telephone number or social media handle that you submit via:
  • Professional details: if you contact us in your professional capacity (e.g. regulator, media, affiliate, or academic researcher), we may also collect your job title, organisation name and work contact details.

Technical and usage data

  • Device and connection data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, time zone setting, language preferences, and other technical identifiers that your browser automatically sends when you access our Website.
  • Log data: pages visited, time and date of your visit, referral URLs, click paths, time spent on pages, and similar data relating to your interaction with the Website.
  • Approximate location: country or region inferred from your IP address to adapt content to Australian visitors and to support compliance analysis (for example, identifying visits from regions where online gambling is heavily restricted).

Marketing and preference data

  • Communication preferences: your choices about receiving newsletters, review updates or promotional communications from this Website, where such features exist and where you have provided consent.
  • Feedback and survey responses: ratings, comments, or survey responses relating to Paradise 8 or our review content that you voluntarily submit.

Behavioural and analytical data

  • Interaction with content: information about which sections of reviews you read or interact with, outbound links you click (for example, to paradise8.com or to regulators such as ACMA), and behavioural patterns that help us understand how users engage with our informational content.
  • Aggregated data: we may combine and anonymise usage data into aggregated statistics (e.g. percentage of visitors from Australia, or the most-read Paradise 8 review pages). Aggregated data are not considered personal information where they cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual.

Cookies and similar technologies

  • Cookies: small text files stored on your device to support core Website functions, analytics and (where applicable) advertising and affiliate tracking.
  • Local storage / similar tools: technologies with similar purposes, such as HTML5 local storage, may be used to remember preferences or to measure website performance.
  • Further details are set out in the "Cookies & Tracking Technologies" section below.

Data we do not intentionally collect

  • Sensitive information: we do not intentionally collect sensitive information (e.g. health data, religious beliefs, political opinions) through this Website.
  • Player payment and KYC data: payment details, identity verification documents and detailed betting histories connected to an actual Paradise 8 casino account are processed by SSC Entertainment N.V., not by this Website. We may receive high-level, anonymised information for analytical or review purposes (for example, information about payout speed), but we do not receive raw KYC or financial documents from the casino operator.

Legal Basis for Processing

Although the Paradise 8 project is primarily aimed at Australian users and is subject to Australian privacy principles (including, as a reference point, the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles), we also align with key concepts of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as a benchmark for good practice. For some audience segments, particularly in Latin America, we furthermore seek consistency with modern data protection regimes, including Mexico's regulations such as the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP), as applicable to informational services.

Consent

  • We rely on your consent where we:
    • set non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking) in jurisdictions where cookie consent is required;
    • send electronic marketing communications (e.g. newsletters or promotional emails about Paradise 8 content or related brands) where such communications are not strictly necessary for providing a service you requested;
    • process optional data that you choose to provide in feedback forms beyond what is necessary to respond (e.g. demographic information, personal opinions).
  • You may withdraw your consent at any time, as explained below under "Your Rights". Withdrawal will not affect processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Contractual necessity

  • We rely on contractual necessity (or steps taken at your request prior to entering into a contract) when processing is required to:
    • respond to your enquiries about our Website content or about Paradise 8 reviews;
    • manage any user account or subscription features that may be made available on the Website (for example, a personalised watchlist of casinos or email alerts);
    • provide tools you explicitly request, such as comparison features or personalised reports, where we must use your data to deliver these services.

Legitimate interests

  • We process personal data on the basis of our legitimate interests, balanced against your rights and expectations, for purposes such as:
    • ensuring the security and integrity of the Website, including monitoring for fraud, abuse, denial-of-service attacks, or automated scraping;
    • conducting analytics to understand how our Paradise 8 review content is used, so that we can improve clarity, accuracy and user experience;
    • maintaining records of communications with visitors, regulators, or the casino operator, to document our compliance with applicable laws and our editorial standards;
    • operating an affiliate or referral model where permitted, including tracking anonymised performance metrics.
  • Where we rely on legitimate interests, we implement safeguards (for example, pseudonymisation, aggregation, and strict access controls) to reduce privacy impacts.

Compliance with legal obligations

  • We may process and retain your data where necessary to comply with our legal obligations, which may include:
    • responding to lawful requests or notices from Australian regulators such as ACMA, or from consumer protection and privacy authorities in other relevant jurisdictions;
    • complying with record-keeping requirements, limitation periods and evidentiary needs in relation to claims, complaints or regulatory inquiries;
    • cooperating with investigations into illegal or harmful activities involving online gambling services, including serious fraud or money-laundering, to the extent that such cooperation is legally required or clearly justified under applicable law.

Purpose of Processing

We process personal data collected through the Paradise 8 Website for clearly defined purposes.

Provision and operation of the Website

  • To display, maintain and update our Paradise 8 reviews and related informational content for Australian and international visitors.
  • To provide interactive features such as comment forms, contact forms, or subscription tools (where available).
  • To respond to your communications sent to our support or info email addresses.

Improvement of services and content

  • To evaluate which parts of our Paradise 8 review content are most used or require clarification, and to improve the accuracy, structure and usability of the Website.
  • To perform statistical analysis on aggregated and anonymised data to refine our editorial focus and identify emerging regulatory or risk trends in the online gambling sector.

Marketing and communications

  • To send you newsletters, updates about our Paradise 8 review pages, or other communications about related brands (such as sister brands Cocoa Casino, This Is Vegas, or Da Vinci Gold) where permitted by law and where you have consented to receive such messages.
  • To personalise certain content or recommendations on the Website, such as highlighting responsible gambling resources for Australian users or pointing to ACMA information pages.

Analytics and performance measurement

  • To understand how users from Australia and other regions access and navigate our Website, including visit frequency, page load times and device types.
  • To support search engine optimisation (SEO) and technical performance improvements.

Fraud prevention, security and legal compliance

  • To detect and prevent misuse of the Website (for example, automated scraping, spam, or attempts to tamper with content or tracking mechanisms).
  • To maintain logs necessary to detect, investigate and remediate technical incidents or security breaches.
  • To retain necessary information for handling complaints, disputes and regulatory inquiries relating to our informational activities, especially in the regulated online gambling context.

Disclosure & Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share or disclose your personal data in the following limited circumstances and with appropriate safeguards.

Service providers and technical partners

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers: companies that provide server hosting, content delivery networks (CDNs), backup and security tools used to operate the Paradise 8 Website.
  • Analytics providers: third-party tools (for example, web analytics services) that help us understand how users interact with our reviews. Where feasible, we configure such tools to minimise the collection of personally identifiable information and to honour applicable consent requirements.
  • Email and communication platforms: providers that enable us to send transactional emails, newsletters or support responses.

Affiliate, advertising and tracking partners

  • We may work with affiliate networks or marketing partners to measure the performance of outbound links relating to Paradise 8 and related brands. In doing so, we may:
    • use cookies or tracking parameters embedded in links from our Website to external sites (such as paradise8.com) to record whether a visit originated from our pages;
    • share limited pseudonymised or aggregated data with affiliate partners (for example, the number of clicks or conversions originating from Australian visitors) for billing and performance reporting.
  • Advertising networks (if used) may set third-party cookies or use similar technologies to display more relevant adverts, subject to applicable laws and your consent preferences.

Regulators, law enforcement and authorities

  • We may disclose relevant personal data to:
    • Australian regulators such as ACMA, or to consumer protection and privacy regulators, when we are legally required or when disclosure is clearly justified to prevent serious harm or illegal activity;
    • foreign regulators, courts or law enforcement agencies where we are under a binding legal obligation (for example, pursuant to an enforceable order) or where such disclosure is permissible and proportionate to protect our rights or the rights of others.

Affiliated informational projects

  • Within the group of review and informational sites managed together with the Paradise 8 project, we may share:
    • technical data (e.g. aggregated analytics) to improve overall service and maintain consistent compliance standards;
    • limited contact data for joint management of support enquiries, where you have contacted us about multiple related sites.

Business transfers

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of the Paradise 8 project or its assets, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner or operator, subject to confidentiality obligations and continuity of privacy protections. You will be informed of any material change in data control as described under "Updates".

International Transfers

The Paradise 8 Website may be accessed from many countries, and our service providers may be located in multiple jurisdictions. This naturally involves international transfers of personal data.

Regions to which data may be transferred

  • Curaçao: To the extent we communicate with SSC Entertainment N.V. or its technical partners for verification or factual review purposes, personal data contained in such communications may be accessible in Curaçao.
  • European Union / European Economic Area (EU/EEA): Some of our analytics, security or hosting partners may operate data centres in the EU/EEA.
  • United States and other third countries: Certain email, analytics, security, or cloud software providers may process data in the United States or other jurisdictions that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.

Safeguards for international transfers

  • Where required by applicable law, we implement safeguards such as:
    • Contractual protections: standard contractual clauses or equivalent contractual commitments with service providers to ensure a level of protection essentially equivalent to that required in the EU.
    • Data minimisation and pseudonymisation: sharing only the minimum amount of data needed for the stated purpose and, where possible, pseudonymising data before transfer.
    • Security measures: technical and organisational measures (encryption, access controls) to protect data in transit and at rest, regardless of the country where it is processed.
  • Given the primarily Australian focus of this Website and the informational nature of our services, these international transfers are limited and structured to minimise any privacy risks for users.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or to meet legal, accounting or reporting obligations. Retention periods may differ depending on the category of data and the context of processing.

Indicative retention periods

  • Contact and enquiry data: emails and related contact details that you send to [email protected] or [email protected] are generally retained for up to 5 years from the date of the last interaction, to:
    • document our responses and compliance efforts, including with ACMA and other regulators; and
    • allow for follow-up, complaint handling or dispute resolution within applicable limitation periods.
  • Technical logs: server logs and security-related technical data are normally retained for 6 to 24 months, unless a longer period is required to investigate specific incidents or fulfill legal obligations.
  • Analytics data: analytics records are typically retained in identifiable or pseudonymised form for up to 24 months, after which they may be aggregated or anonymised for long-term trend analysis.
  • Marketing and subscription data: data relating to newsletters or marketing communications are retained until you unsubscribe or your subscription becomes clearly inactive, and may be kept for an additional 2 years thereafter for evidence of consent and compliance.

Deletion and anonymisation criteria

  • Data will be deleted or anonymised when:
    • they are no longer required for the purposes for which they were collected;
    • any relevant statutory retention periods or limitation periods have expired; or
    • you validly exercise your right to erasure (where applicable) and we have no overriding legal basis to retain the data.
  • Where data are anonymised rather than deleted, we remove or irreversibly alter personal identifiers so that re-identification is not reasonably possible.

Your Rights

Depending on the privacy laws applicable to you, and taking as a benchmark the EU GDPR and comparable regimes such as Mexico's LFPDPPP, you may have the following rights in relation to the personal data we process through the Paradise 8 Website. These rights apply only to data for which we act as controller; they do not extend to data processed directly by SSC Entertainment N.V. in relation to your player account at Paradise 8.

Right of access

  • You can request confirmation as to whether we process personal data relating to you, and if so, obtain a copy of such data together with an explanation of:
    • the categories of data processed;
    • the purposes of processing;
    • the categories of recipients to whom the data have been or will be disclosed; and
    • where feasible, the envisaged storage period.

Right to rectification

  • You may request correction or completion of inaccurate or incomplete personal data that we hold about you (for example, updating your contact email or correcting your name).

Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")

  • You may request deletion of your personal data where:
    • the data are no longer necessary for the purposes for which they were collected;
    • you withdraw consent and there is no other legal basis for continued processing;
    • you have successfully objected to processing based on legitimate interests; or
    • the data have been unlawfully processed.
  • We may refuse or limit erasure where continued retention is legally required or justified (for example, to fulfil record-keeping obligations or to establish, exercise or defend legal claims).

Right to restriction of processing

  • You may request that we restrict processing of your data (for example, temporarily limiting their use) where:
    • you contest the accuracy of the data;
    • processing is unlawful but you oppose deletion;
    • we no longer need the data but you require them for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims; or
    • you have objected to processing and verification of overriding grounds is pending.

Right to object

  • You may object, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests, including profiling related to such interests. We will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights and freedoms, or where processing is necessary for legal claims.
  • You have an absolute right to object at any time to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes, including profiling related to direct marketing. Upon objection, we will stop using your data for such purposes.

Right to data portability

  • Where processing is based on your consent or on a contract and carried out by automated means, you may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, where technically feasible, to have them transmitted directly to another controller.

Right to withdraw consent

  • Where processing is based on consent (for example, for optional marketing communications or non-essential cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing but will take effect for future uses.

Mexico-specific alignment (where applicable)

  • For users located in Mexico, we aim to respect ARCO rights (Access, Rectification, Cancellation and Opposition) as articulated in the Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares (LFPDPPP), to the extent that they apply to our informational activities.

Procedures, timelines and cost

  • How to exercise rights: You may exercise your rights by contacting our Privacy Officer at [email protected] or [email protected], clearly indicating:
    • the right(s) you wish to exercise;
    • the context in which you believe we hold your data (e.g. newsletter subscription, contact enquiry, technical logs); and
    • any information that helps us identify you and locate your data.
  • Verification: We may request additional information to verify your identity before acting on your request, especially where disclosure of data to an unauthorised person could create risk.
  • Response timeframe: We aim to respond to all valid requests within 30 days of receipt. If your request is complex or we receive a large number of requests, we may extend this period by a further 30 days, in which case we will notify you of the extension and reasons.
  • Cost: We will not charge a fee for handling your request, unless it is manifestly unfounded or excessive (for example, repeated requests). In such cases, we may either charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act, in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies are used on the Paradise 8 Website to support its operation, to improve performance, and, where permitted, to facilitate analytics and advertising/affiliate tracking in connection with Paradise 8 and related brands.

Types of cookies we may use

  • Strictly necessary (functional) cookies:
    • These cookies are essential for the operation of the Website, enabling functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic security features.
    • They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as requesting pages, setting preferences, or submitting forms.
  • Preference cookies:
    • These remember your choices (such as language or region) and customise the Website accordingly.
  • Analytics and performance cookies:
    • These help us understand how visitors use the Website, which pages are most popular, how long users spend on each page, and any error messages encountered.
    • The information is typically aggregated and used to improve the Website and our Paradise 8 review content.
  • Advertising and affiliate cookies:
    • These may be set by advertising networks or affiliate partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts or to track whether a visit to Paradise 8 or a sister brand originated from our Website.
    • They often work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device rather than identifying you by name.

Third-party cookies

  • Some cookies on our Website may be set by third-party services, such as:
    • web analytics tools;
    • social media platforms, if we embed sharing buttons or feeds;
    • affiliate or advertising networks associated with Paradise 8 or related brands.
  • These third parties may collect and use information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies on the third parties' websites.

Managing and disabling cookies

  • Browser settings: You can configure your browser to:
    • block all cookies;
    • block cookies from specific sites; or
    • delete cookies when you close your browser.
    Instructions for managing cookies are available in the "Help" menus of most browsers.
  • Cookie banners and preference tools: Where required by law (particularly for EU visitors), we may display a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies and to adjust your preferences at any time.
  • Effect of disabling cookies: If you disable or block certain cookies, parts of the Website may not function correctly, and some preferences may not be saved.

Data Security

We take the security of personal data processed through the Paradise 8 Website seriously and implement technical and organisational measures designed to protect it against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Technical measures

  • Encryption in transit: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected using industry-standard encryption protocols (e.g. TLS 1.2 or higher) to mitigate the risk of interception.
  • Encryption at rest: Where practical, we use encrypted storage for logs, backups, and databases containing personal data.
  • Access controls: Access to systems and data is restricted based on role and necessity, using authentication measures such as strong passwords and, where applicable, multi-factor authentication.
  • Network and application security: We employ firewalls, security patches, and monitoring tools to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and suspicious activities affecting the Website.

Organisational measures

  • Staff awareness and training: Personnel with access to personal data are trained on confidentiality obligations, data protection principles, and secure handling of information related to Paradise 8 reviews and site visitors.
  • Data minimisation: We design our processes to collect and process only the data that are reasonably necessary for the stated purposes.
  • Vendor due diligence: We select service providers who implement appropriate security measures and we impose contractual obligations on them to protect personal data.

Security audits and incident response

  • We periodically review our security controls and practices in light of evolving threats and industry standards. While the Website itself is not formally certified under frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 or SOC 2, we aspire to follow key principles from such standards where appropriate.
  • We maintain procedures for identifying, assessing and responding to suspected data breaches or security incidents, including:
    • containing and investigating the incident;
    • assessing the likelihood and severity of risk to individuals' rights and freedoms; and
    • notifying affected individuals and relevant authorities where required under applicable laws.

Limitations

  • No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Users are encouraged to adopt good security practices, such as using up-to-date browsers and maintaining appropriate device security.

Complaints & Contacts

If you have concerns about how your personal data are handled in connection with the Paradise 8 Website, or if you wish to lodge a complaint, you have several avenues for doing so.

Contacting us

Internal complaint procedure

  1. Submission: Send us a written description of your concern, including any relevant context (such as dates, URLs and copies of communications).
  2. Acknowledgement: We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 7 business days, where feasible, and provide a reference for your case.
  3. Investigation: We will review your complaint, consult relevant logs and records, and, where necessary, liaise with our service providers or legal advisers.
  4. Response: We aim to provide a substantive response within 30 days. Where the matter is complex or requires more time (for example, if parallel regulatory inquiries are involved), we will inform you of the delay and provide an updated timeframe.
  5. Outcome and follow-up: Our response will set out our findings, any corrective measures taken, and options for further escalation if you remain dissatisfied.

Escalation to supervisory authorities

If you are not satisfied with our response or you believe that we have processed your personal data in breach of applicable laws, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection or privacy authority in your country of residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement.

  • Australia:
  • European Union / EEA: If the GDPR applies to your situation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. Contact details are available via: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en.
  • Mexico: If Mexican data protection law applies and you are located in Mexico, you may contact:
    • National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI)
      Website: https://home.inai.org.mx

We encourage you to first give us the opportunity to address your concerns directly, but you are not required to do so before contacting a supervisory authority where applicable law grants you direct complaint rights.

Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal obligations or the regulatory environment affecting online gambling-related informational services and offshore casino reviews.

Notification of changes

  • Minor changes: For non-material updates (for example, clarifications or editorial improvements), we will post the updated policy on the Paradise 8 Website with an updated "Last updated" date.
  • Material changes: For material changes that significantly affect how we process your personal data or your rights (for example, introducing new types of processing, expanding categories of recipients, or changing international transfer practices), we will:
    • provide notice at least 30 days in advance where reasonably practicable, via on-site banners, notifications in your account or subscription interface (if applicable), and/or direct email to users who are significantly affected; and
    • clearly describe the nature of the changes and their potential impact.

Version control and effective date

  • Each version of this Privacy Policy will be identified by an effective date and, where appropriate, a version number.
  • Last updated: January 2026.

Changelog of material changes

  • January 2026: Initial comprehensive Privacy Policy for the Paradise 8 project at paradise8-au.com, aligned with Australian privacy principles and key elements of GDPR and comparable international standards; integration of regulatory context concerning ACMA and the Interactive Gambling Act 2001.

User options in case of disagreement

  • If you do not agree with changes to this Privacy Policy that materially affect your rights or our use of your data, you may:
    • adjust your cookie and privacy settings as described above;
    • unsubscribe from any newsletters or marketing communications by following the instructions in those communications or by contacting us; and
    • request deletion or restriction of your data where applicable, as described under "Your Rights".
  • Your continued use of the Paradise 8 Website after the effective date of an updated Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgement of the revised terms, to the extent permitted by law.