PRIVACY POLICY

Introduction

In order to address our patrons and visitors’ privacy concerns, THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. has instituted this privacy policy. The policy focuses on our commitment to fair information collections practices and the protection of privacy. Please be advised that use of this Site signifies your consent to the terms and conditions of this privacy policy. If you do not wish to give your consent, please exit from this Site. This Site is maintained for the patrons and visitors of The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc.

Application Of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to any or all websites owned or operated by The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by us by means other than through THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. website(‘s). Certain transactions and services offered while visiting our websites may be processed or provided by third parties under contract with THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. even though it appears that you may not have left the website(‘s). This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by third parties under contract with THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC., except that THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. will treat information it receives about you from these third parties under the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Site, or your dealings with this Website, contact:

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPARTENT
200 FRONT STREET
EAST ST. LOUIS, ILLINOIS 62201
(618) 874-5000

General Information

When you use the Internet, your web browser or client software may transmit certain information to the servers that host the websites you visit. The information may include the unique number assigned to your server or Internet connection, the capabilities and features of your computer, your geographic location, and your movement within and interaction with the website, including what pages you look at and what information you download. When you visit THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. websites, our servers collect such information. THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC., then uses this information to generate various statistical compilations about patrons or visitors to THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC., websites.

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. will automatically track and collect the following information when you visit our site, including but not limited to the following: (i) IP address, (ii) domain server, (iii) type of computer, (iv) type of Web browser and miscellaneous data which is anonymous information that does not personally identify you, but is helpful for marketing purposes or for improving your experience on the site.

Personal Information

In order for you to participate or access certain Players Club services or other promotions that THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. offers periodically via its site, we require you to provide us with information that personally identifies you (“Personal Information”). Personal Information may include: (i) Contact Data (such as your name, mailing, and e-mail addresses), (ii) Financial Data (such as your Players Club account number), and (iii) Demographic Data (such as your zip code, age, and income). If you communicate with us by e-mail, post messages on THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. site, or otherwise complete online forms, surveys, or contest entries, any information provided in such communication may be collected as Personal Information.

Cookies

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC.’S site(s) use(s) cookie technology. A cookie is a small file that contains information sent by a website that is saved on your hard disk or hard drive by your computer’s browser. Cookies store information that a website may need to personalize your experience and to gather website statistical data, such as which pages you visit, what material you download, your internet provider’s domain name and country, and the addresses of websites you visited immediately before, and after, visiting a particular website.

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC.’S site(s) use(s) cookies to collect and store your preferences for viewing our site(s). In addition, THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC.’S site(s) use(s) cookies to provide a unique identifier to your computer so that we can generate statistics regarding usage of our site, such as the percentage of repeat visitors and other general statistics. The unique identifiers are not matched with any personal information. Moreover, cookies used by THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. do not store any Personal Information about you.

To browse the Internet and this site without cookies, you can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when each cookie is offered so that you can accept or reject each cookie. You may not be able to conduct some transactions or use some services on our sites if you disable your browser from accepting cookies.

Uses For Collected Information

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. collecting of General, Personal or Other Information is to provide you, the user, with the most personalized Web experience possible and our company with an effective means to reach the right audience. THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. may use the information collected by us or third parties that contract with us for all of the following reasons: (1) for marketing purposes, including, but not limited to, notifying you of special promotions, offers and events; (2) to process and fulfill reservations and make a record of reservations; (3) to process and fulfill purchases and make a record of purchases; (4) to enable us to contact you for confirmation or customer service after reservations and purchases are made or after you sign up for or participate in certain activities; (5) to respond to inquiries, complaints and other communications; (6) to cross-reference with other Personal Information that we have acquired about you or may acquire about you through other sources; and (7) for profiling or demographic purposes.

Disclosure Of Information We Collect

Except as provided below, THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. will not sell, trade, or disclose to third parties, other than those that contract with us, any Personal Information obtained through THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. Website(s) or obtained from third parties that contract with us, without your consent. THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. may disclose Personal Information: (1) to comply with a court order, subpoena, search warrant or other legal process; (2) to comply with legal, regulatory or administrative requirements of any governmental authorities; (3) to protect and defend THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and all of their officers, directors, employees, attorneys, agents, contractors, and partners, in connection with any legal action, claim or dispute; (4) to enforce the terms of use of this site; (5) to prevent imminent physical harm; (6) to businesses that THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. may use for purposes of performing functions on behalf of THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC., such as companies that process credit card transactions; and (7) in connection with the sale, assignment, or transfer of THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. property or this website.

User Choice Regarding Collection, Use And Distribution Of Personal Information

General information is collected whenever you browse our sites. THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. sites do not provide any means for opting out of providing general information when you browse this site. However, privacy software that prevents the disclosure of general information is commercially available.

You can browse much of this site without providing any Personal Information. However, providing Personal Information is required to use most of our services offered through this site, including, but not limited to, making restaurant or hotel reservations, making purchases or participating in periodic promotions or other special events.

THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information, that we think you may find interesting, using the email address which you have provided. If you do not wish to receive future e-mail offers, you can choose to opt-out.

Access

The General, Personal or Other Information collected through this site or provided by third parties who contract with us is not currently accessible to you, except that confirmation is provided for some transactions and services, such as reservations and purchases. In order to ensure that all of your Personal Information is correct and up to date, you will, in the near future, be able to visit Edit My Profile. Here, you will be able to: a) review and update your Personal Information that we have already collected; (b) choose whether or not you wish us to send you information about our Company, or promotional material from some of our owned or operated properties or our strategic alliance partners; or (c) choose whether or not you wish us to share some of your Personal Information with third parties.

Lost Or Stolen Information

You must promptly notify us if your Players Club card, user name, or password is lost, stolen, or used without permission. In such an event, we will cancel that Players Club card, user name or password and update our records accordingly.

Other Limits To Your Privacy

The Site contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. Any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should use caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information.

Security

General information and Personal Information collected by THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. site is stored on secure servers. The secure servers are protected by firewalls and other standard security procedures. The secure servers are not generally accessible by unauthorized third parties, but may become accessible in the event of a security breach.

Changes To Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update, or modify this Privacy Policy, simply by posting such change, update, or modification on the Site. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.

Age Restrictions And The Children’s Online Privacy Protections Act

Pursuant to law, persons under the age of twenty-one (21) are not permitted to gamble in casinos and are not permitted in the gaming areas of THE QUEEN CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT INC. properties. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Act and the regulations promulgated by the Federal Communication Commission, persons younger than 21 years of age are not allowed to use our Site, accept offers, or win contests, and we do not collect information from such persons. We reserve the right to verify age at any time for any reason and may reject a person who does not have valid age identification at any time while conducting business.