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Privacy Policy
Four Tables is built to work without accounts, sign-ups or payments, so we collect very little. This policy explains exactly what happens to information when you use the site.
This Privacy Policy applies to Four Tables (“we”, “us”, “our”), the free blackjack practice site at https://hitmejack.com (the “Site”). By using the Site you acknowledge this policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Site.
The short version
- No accounts, passwords or payment details — ever.
- Your game stats and chosen design are saved on your own device and are not sent to us.
- Our hosting provider records standard technical data when you visit, to deliver and protect the Site.
- We may show ads from Google AdSense, which uses cookies and similar technologies. You can control or opt out of personalised ads (see Advertising).
- You can contact us any time about your information: [email protected].
Information we collect
Stored on your device (local storage)
To remember your progress the game saves a small record in your browser's local storage under the name four-tables. It contains the number of hands you have played and won, your best winning streak and the table design you picked. This works entirely in your browser: it is not transmitted to us and we cannot see it. You can erase it with the Clear button in the game (stats) or through your browser's site-data settings (everything).
Technical data collected automatically
Like any website, the Site is delivered by a hosting and content-delivery provider — Cloudflare, Inc. When your browser requests a page, technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, device type, the page requested, the referring page, and the date and time is processed to deliver the Site, keep it secure and prevent abuse. We may see aggregate traffic statistics derived from this data (for example, number of visits and countries). See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Information you send us
If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include in your message. We use it only to reply, to deal with your request and to keep a record of the correspondence.
What we do not collect
We do not ask for your name, address, phone number, date of birth, payment information or any account details. The game involves no money, so no transactions are processed. We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. Similar technologies, such as local storage, work in comparable ways. The Site uses or may involve the following:
| Name / provider | Purpose | Type | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
four-tables (local storage), Four Tables | Remembers your stats and chosen design | Functional (first party) | Until you clear it |
Security cookies such as __cf_bm, Cloudflare | May be set to protect the Site from bots and abuse | Strictly necessary | Short-lived (typically about 30 minutes) |
Advertising cookies such as __gads, __gpi and IDE, Google | Serve and measure ads and, where permitted, personalise them | Advertising (third party) | Set by Google; up to about 13 months |
Advertising cookies are used only if and when ads are shown on the Site. Names and lifetimes are controlled by the providers and can change. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the game will still work, although ads may be less relevant and your saved stats may be lost if you clear site data.
Advertising (Google AdSense)
We may display ads served by Google through Google AdSense. In line with Google's requirements, we tell you the following:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this Site or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting aboutads.info (or youronlinechoices.com in Europe).
- You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and read Google's Privacy Policy.
- If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom or Switzerland, a Google-certified consent tool may ask for your consent before personalised ads or non-essential cookies are used, and lets you change your choice later. Without consent, only non-personalised or limited ads may be shown.
Ads are selected automatically by Google and its partners. We do not control which ads you see, do not endorse advertised products or services, and do not sell your personal information for money. Ads are separate from the game and never affect how cards are dealt.
How we use information
- To deliver, operate, secure and improve the Site.
- To remember your settings and show your session stats (on your device).
- To respond to your messages and requests.
- To show advertising through Google AdSense, subject to your choices.
- To comply with legal obligations and to protect our rights.
Legal bases (EEA and UK visitors)
Where the GDPR or UK GDPR applies, we rely on: consent for non-essential cookies and personalised advertising; our legitimate interests in operating, securing and improving a free website; and legal obligation where the law requires us to keep or disclose information.
Who we share information with
- Cloudflare — hosting, content delivery and security.
- Google — advertising, if ads are shown.
- Authorities or advisers — if the law requires it, or to protect rights and safety.
We do not sell your personal information and we do not share your email correspondence with advertisers.
International transfers
We operate from the Republic of Korea, and our providers run servers around the world. Your information may therefore be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, providers rely on safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
How long we keep information
Local-storage data stays on your device until you delete it. Technical logs are kept by Cloudflare under its own retention policies. Emails you send us are kept for as long as needed to deal with your request and for a reasonable period afterwards, then deleted.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to ask us to access, correct, delete, restrict or port personal information we hold about you, to object to certain processing, to withdraw consent at any time, and to complain to your data-protection authority. This includes rights under the GDPR and UK GDPR, California privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA) and the Republic of Korea's Personal Information Protection Act. You will not be treated differently for exercising these rights.
To make a request, email [email protected] with “Privacy request” in the subject line. We may need to confirm your identity first. Because we hold almost no personal data, in most cases there will be little or nothing to provide, and we will tell you so. California residents: advertising cookies may count as “sharing” under some state laws; you can opt out through the Google and industry tools linked in the Advertising section.
Children's privacy
The Site is intended for adults aged 18 and over and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18, and in particular not from anyone under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent). If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
The Site is served over HTTPS and we limit the information we handle. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-party links
The Site may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so please read their policies.
Do Not Track
There is no consistent standard for “Do Not Track” browser signals, so the Site does not currently respond to them. Use the cookie and advertising controls described above to manage tracking.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it last changed. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email [email protected] or see our contact page.