Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and UK data protection laws

Last Updated: January 17, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The UK Casino List 2025 ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Data Controller

The UK Casino List 2025 is the data controller for personal information processed through our website. We are responsible for ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Controller Contact:
Email: privacy@theukcasinolist2025.com
Address: [Company Address to be provided]

2. What Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal data when you interact with our website:

Data Category Examples Collection Method
Personal Information Name, email address, IP address Contact forms, newsletter signup
Technical Data Browser type, device info, screen resolution Automatic collection via cookies
Usage Data Pages visited, time spent, click patterns Analytics tools
Communication Data Messages sent via contact forms Contact form submissions

Age Verification Data

We collect confirmation that you are 18 or older as required by UK gambling advertising regulations. This is stored locally in your browser.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

Essential Website Functions

  • To provide and maintain our website
  • To verify age compliance (18+)
  • To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
  • To improve website functionality and user experience

Marketing and Communications

  • To send newsletters (with your consent)
  • To inform you about new casino reviews
  • To send promotional information about casino offers

Analytics and Improvements

  • To analyze website usage and performance
  • To understand user preferences and behavior
  • To improve our content and services

Legal Compliance

  • To comply with UK gambling advertising regulations
  • To fulfill legal obligations and respond to legal requests
  • To protect against fraud and ensure security

4. Who We Share Data With

We may share your personal data with the following categories of recipients:

Service Providers

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics service providers (Google Analytics)
  • Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

  • Law enforcement agencies (when legally required)
  • Regulatory authorities (UK Gambling Commission, ICO)
  • Courts and legal advisors

Business Partners

  • Casino operators (only for referral purposes)
  • Affiliate networks (anonymized data only)

Important: We never sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. All data sharing is conducted in accordance with GDPR requirements and data protection agreements.

5. Data Storage and Retention

Data Retention Periods

Data Type Retention Period Reason
Contact Form Data 3 years Customer service and legal compliance
Newsletter Subscriptions Until unsubscribed Ongoing marketing consent
Analytics Data 26 months Google Analytics default retention
Age Verification Session-based Stored in browser, not on servers

Data Storage Security

  • All data is stored on secure servers in the UK/EU
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Encryption of sensitive data at rest and in transit
  • Access controls and authentication requirements

6. Your GDPR Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

🔒 Your Data Protection Rights

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Transfer your data to another service
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: Complain to the ICO about data processing

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@theukcasinolist2025.com with the following information:

  • Your full name and email address
  • Description of the right you wish to exercise
  • Any relevant details to help us locate your data

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information about our cookie usage, please see our Cookie Policy.

Cookie Categories

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website usage
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising and personalization

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

8. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal data:

Technical Safeguards

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and patches
  • Firewall protection and intrusion detection
  • Secure server configurations

Organizational Measures

  • Staff training on data protection procedures
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Regular security audits and risk assessments
  • Data breach response procedures

9. International Data Transfers

We primarily process your data within the UK and EU. However, some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:

  • EU-US Privacy Shield (where applicable)
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other appropriate safeguards under GDPR

10. Changes to This 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 any significant changes by:

  • Posting a notice on our website
  • Sending an email to registered users
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

11. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theukcasinolist2025.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 30 days

Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about our data processing that we cannot resolve, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk/
ICO Helpline: 0303 123 1113

Important Notice

This Privacy Policy applies to The UK Casino List 2025 website only. When you click on links to casino operators or other third-party websites, you will be subject to their respective privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.

18+ Only: Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.