PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy explains how Red Star Card Room (“Red Star,” “the Club,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information from our website visitors, members, and applicants. Your privacy and trust are important to us, and we are committed to handling your information responsibly and in accordance with applicable Texas laws.

By accessing our website or providing personal information to the Club, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Examples include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Message content submitted through our contact or hiring forms
  • Application details if applying for employment
  • Any information you voluntarily provide in communications with us

1.2 In-Person Membership Information

When signing up at the Club, we may collect:

  • Full legal name

  • Government-issued ID information

  • Date of birth and age verification

  • Payment information for membership and seat fees

  • Emergency contact (optional)

This information is not collected through the website.

1.3 Automatically Collected Data (Website Only)

Our website may automatically collect limited technical data such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of access

This information is used for analytics, security, and improving website performance.

We do not use online cookies for behavioral tracking or advertising beyond standard website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries submitted through our website

  • Communicating updates or changes related to the Club

  • Reviewing employment applications and contacting applicants

  • Verifying identity and eligibility for club membership

  • Maintaining safety and compliance within the Club

  • Improving website performance and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share information only as necessary for:

3.1 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by:

  • Texas law

  • Court orders

  • Law enforcement or regulatory authorities

3.2 Service Providers

Trusted third-party services may help us with:

  • Website hosting

  • Email delivery

  • Security monitoring

These providers are required to protect your information and may not use it for unrelated purposes.

3.3 Safety and Security

We may use personal information to investigate or address:

  • Security threats

  • Fraud

  • Unauthorized access

  • Violations of Club rules or Terms of Service

We do not share personal information with advertisers, data brokers, or external marketing agencies.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. Examples include:

  • Secure storage of membership applications

  • Restricted employee access

  • Encrypted communication where appropriate

  • Security cameras and on-site monitoring (in-club only)

No method of electronic or physical storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Club operations

  • Legal compliance

  • Membership records

  • Incident resolution

  • Employment documentation (for applicants or employees)

Once information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or destroyed.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal data when legally permitted

  • Request clarification regarding how your data is used

To make a request, contact us at the information listed below.

For safety and legal compliance, we may deny requests that conflict with Texas law or Club recordkeeping requirements.

7. Minors

Our Club and website are not intended for individuals under 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
The “Effective Date” will reflect the most recent revision.
Continued use of the website or Club services means you accept the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, contact us at:

Red Star Card Room
Hello@Redstarcardroom.com