Terms and Conditions

These terms explain how privacyandspying.com operates, what you can rely on when you read our reviews and rankings, and what limits apply to that information. By using this site, you accept the terms set out below. If you do not agree with them, please do not continue using privacyandspying.com.

What this site is and isn't

privacyandspying.com is an independent information and comparison resource covering online poker sites and apps available to US players. We are not a poker operator, we do not accept deposits or wagers, and we do not process payouts. Any real-money play happens entirely on the third-party operator's site, such as Coinpoker, Bovada, Stake, Ignition, Americas Card Room, Black Chip Poker, Ya Poker, BC Poker, Betonline or Jack Poker — never on privacyandspying.com itself. Once you follow a link from here to an operator, that operator's own terms, licensing and account rules apply, not ours.

Age and eligibility

This site and the operators listed on it are intended solely for adults. Real-money poker in the US is regulated at the state level, and most states that permit it set the minimum age at 21, though a small number allow 18. You must meet the legal minimum age in your state and confirm your eligibility directly with any operator before creating an account or depositing funds. We do not knowingly direct content at anyone under the applicable legal age, and no part of this site should be read as inviting participation from minors.

How our rankings and reviews work

The operators we cover are researched and scored using a consistent set of criteria: licensing and regulatory standing where verifiable, player traffic and game variety across cash games, tournaments, Sit & Gos and formats like Spin & Go, rake structure and rakeback value, welcome bonus terms, deposit and withdrawal options, mobile app quality, and customer support. Editorial ratings shown on this site reflect our own research and judgment, not customer reviews, and no operator can pay to improve its position — commercial relationships never decide rankings. We also do not test, deposit, play or withdraw on operators' behalf; our assessments are based on published information, publicly available terms and ongoing research rather than first-hand gameplay claims. For a fuller breakdown of how we compare sites, see Best Online Poker Sites for Real Money.

Bonuses, promotions and offers

Any bonus figures shown on this site, such as a deposit match or welcome offer, are supplied by the operator and are subject to that operator's own terms — including wagering or playthrough requirements, time limits, eligible games and minimum deposit amounts. These terms can change without notice, and we cannot guarantee that an offer displayed here is still current or available in your state by the time you visit the operator. Always confirm the exact conditions on the operator's own site before depositing. Nothing on this site should be read as a promise of winnings, and no bonus removes the underlying risk of losing money.

Affiliate disclosure

privacyandspying.com may earn a commission when a reader clicks through to an operator and signs up or deposits. This is how the site is funded, and it does not influence which operators we cover, how they are rated, or the order in which they appear. We disclose this relationship because we believe you should know it before deciding whether to act on anything you read here.

Accuracy and limitation of information

We take reasonable care to keep information on this site current, including licensing status, bonus terms and available payment methods, but the online poker landscape changes frequently — operators adjust promotions, states change regulation, and availability shifts. We do not guarantee that every detail is accurate or up to date at the moment you read it, and we accept no liability for losses arising from decisions made based on this site's content. Nothing here constitutes financial, legal or gambling advice, and any decision to register or deposit with an operator is made entirely at your own discretion and risk.

Legality and availability in your state

Online poker in the US is regulated on a state-by-state basis; there is no single federal framework, so an operator that is licensed and available in one state may not be permitted in another. It is your responsibility to confirm that real-money poker is legal where you live and that any operator you consider is properly licensed to serve your state before you register. We do not verify licensing status on a state-by-state basis for every reader, and inclusion of an operator on this site is not a guarantee that it is available or legal in your location.

Responsible gambling

Poker involves genuine financial risk, and no amount of skill or strategy removes that risk. This site does not present poker as a way to make money, replace income, or solve financial difficulty, and nothing here should be read as encouragement to deposit more than you can afford to lose or to chase losses. If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships or wellbeing, free and confidential help is available through the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-GAMBLER. Our Responsible Gambling page has further resources, including how to use state self-exclusion programs, and we ask every reader to respect those programs rather than look for ways around them.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time to reflect changes in the site, in operator offerings, or in applicable regulation. The version in effect is the one published on this page, and continued use of privacyandspying.com after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Getting in touch

If anything here is unclear, or you spot information on the site that looks outdated or incorrect, our Contact Us page is the quickest way to reach us. You can also read more about how we work on our About Us page.