Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how PlayUKCasinos2025 collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our affiliate review website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We process your personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
Important Note: PlayUKCasinos2025 is an affiliate and review platform. We do not operate any gambling services, accept bets, or process gambling transactions. When you click through to third-party casino websites, their privacy policies will apply to any data you provide to them.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
- Click-through data on affiliate links
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.2 Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
- Name and contact details (if you contact us)
- Feedback and comments you submit
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Website Operation
- Providing and maintaining our review website
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Improving our content and user experience
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
3.2 Affiliate Services
- Tracking affiliate referrals to casino partners
- Managing our affiliate relationships
- Analyzing the effectiveness of our content
3.3 Service Improvement
- Analyzing website usage and improving user experience
- Personalizing content recommendations
- Developing new features and services
- Conducting market research and analytics
3.4 Marketing Communications
- Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Providing information about new casino reviews and guides
- Sharing exclusive bonus offers from our partners
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for operating our website, improving user experience, and managing affiliate relationships
- Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent, such as for marketing communications and non-essential cookies
- Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws and regulations
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email marketing platforms
- Customer support tools
All third parties are required to maintain appropriate security measures and use your data only for the purposes we specify.
5.2 Affiliate Partners
When you click on an affiliate link on our website, our casino partners may receive information about the referral. This may include a tracking identifier but does not typically include personal information unless you provide it directly to the casino.
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or court orders
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or criminal activity
- Protect the safety and security of our users
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure servers with firewall protection
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Employee training on data protection and security
- Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
While we take all reasonable precautions to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy and to comply with legal requirements.
- Website analytics data is typically retained for 26 months
- Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form inquiries are retained for 2 years
- Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection legislation, you have the following rights:
8.1 Right of Access
You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a reasonable fee for additional copies.
8.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
8.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances. This right is limited by our legal and regulatory obligations to retain certain information.
8.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal data in certain situations.
8.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another data controller.
8.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
8.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our customer support team. We will respond to your request within one month.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
9.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us provide and improve our services. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device).
9.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
- Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website to improve functionality
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and personalize your experience
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements
9.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. Disabling other cookies will not prevent you from using the website but may limit certain features.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information immediately.
11. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the United Kingdom. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the last modified date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact our customer support team.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues.
14. Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that would have a significant effect on you. Our analytics tools help us understand general website usage patterns to improve our content and user experience, but these do not make individual decisions about users.
15. Transparency Commitment
We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. If you have any questions about how we process your personal information or would like more details about any aspect of our privacy practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.