Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how this website collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our UK gambling websites guide. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

Information We Collect

We collect limited data to operate this website effectively and improve the experience for our readers. The information we process falls into two categories.

Information collected automatically. When you visit this website, our servers and analytics tools may record your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through server logs and analytics cookies. IP addresses are anonymised before storage where technically feasible.

Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us through any communication channel listed on this website, we may receive your name and message content. We do not require registration or account creation to use this website and we do not collect financial information, gambling account details, or sensitive personal data as defined under UK GDPR Article 9.

How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under UK GDPR Article 6:

Website operation and security (legitimate interest). Server logs are used to maintain website performance, identify technical errors, and protect against malicious activity including distributed denial-of-service attacks and automated scraping.

Analytics and improvement (consent, where required by PECR). Aggregated and anonymised usage data helps us understand which content is most useful to readers, how visitors navigate the site, and where improvements are needed. We do not build individual user profiles for behavioural advertising.

Responding to enquiries (legitimate interest). If you contact us, we use the information you provide solely to respond to your message. We do not add your details to marketing lists.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function do not require consent. Analytics and any non-essential cookies are activated only after you provide consent through our cookie notice. You can withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preference controls on this website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. Data may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

Hosting and infrastructure providers. Our website is hosted on servers operated by third-party providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements that meet UK GDPR requirements. These providers access data only to the extent necessary to deliver hosting services.

Analytics providers. If analytics cookies are active on your device, anonymised or pseudonymised usage data may be processed by our analytics provider. We configure analytics tools to minimise data collection — IP anonymisation is enabled, and data retention periods are set to the shortest available option.

Legal obligations. We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law, by a court order, or by a regulatory authority with jurisdiction over our activities.

We do not transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom unless adequate safeguards are in place, such as an adequacy decision by the Secretary of State or standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Data Retention

Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days before deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form for up to 14 months. Any correspondence you send us is retained for up to 12 months after the last exchange, after which it is permanently deleted. We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Right of access. You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to rectification. You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

Right to erasure. You can request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.

Right to restrict processing. You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

Right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent or contract, you can request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Right to object. You can object to processing based on legitimate interest. We will stop processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided on this website. We will respond within one calendar month of receiving your request, as required by UK GDPR.

Children’s Privacy

This website publishes informational content about UK gambling regulation and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), access controls on server infrastructure, and regular review of our data handling procedures. No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information in accordance with industry standards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision took effect. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Supervisory Authority

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO through their website at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.