Table of Contents
1. Overview
UK Casino Watch ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ukcasinowatch.com (the "Service").
This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Data Controller: UK Casino Watch is the data controller for the personal information processed through our website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us through our contact form
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence you send to us
- Age Verification: Confirmation that you are 18 or older (stored locally on your device)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies
2.3 Third-Party Information
We may receive information from third parties such as:
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Advertising partners
- Social media platforms
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Provision
- To provide and maintain our website
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To provide customer support
- To verify age compliance (18+)
3.2 Website Improvement
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience
- To monitor and analyze trends and usage patterns
- To develop new features and functionality
3.3 Legal and Compliance
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud and abuse
- To enforce our Terms of Service
3.4 Marketing (With Consent)
- To send newsletters and updates (only with explicit consent)
- To provide information about relevant casino offers
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:
- Web hosting providers
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Email service providers
- Security services
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:
- Legal process or court orders
- Regulatory requests
- Protection of our rights and property
- Public safety concerns
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owners.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure server infrastructure
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Data backup and recovery procedures
5.2 Data Storage Location
Your personal information is stored on secure servers located in the United Kingdom and/or the European Economic Area (EEA).
5.3 Data Breach Response
In the event of a data breach, we will notify relevant authorities and affected individuals within 72 hours as required by UK GDPR.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Right of Access
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
7.2 Right to Rectification
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
7.3 Right to Erasure
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
7.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
7.5 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.
7.6 Right to Object
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for direct marketing purposes.
7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
7.8 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ukcasinowatch.com. We will respond to your request within one month.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years after last contact
- Analytics Data: Retained for 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie Data: Retained according to individual cookie expiration dates
- Legal Obligations: Retained as required by applicable laws
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may be located outside the UK/EEA. When we transfer your personal information internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:
- European Commission adequacy decisions
- Standard contractual clauses
- Binding corporate rules
- Approved certification mechanisms
We will only transfer your personal information to countries that provide adequate levels of protection.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to remove such information from our records.
We implement age verification measures to ensure compliance with this policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
- Displaying prominent notices on our website
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: info@ukcasinowatch.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
Response Time: Within 30 days
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with the law.
ICO Contact Information:
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
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