1. Overview
OnlineCasinoFinder2025 ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services related to casino online reviews and responsible gaming education.
As a UK-based service, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website.
Data Controller: OnlineCasinoFinder2025
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Compliance: UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, subject, and message content
- Age Verification: Confirmation that you are 18+ (stored locally)
- Cookie Preferences: Your consent choices for different types of cookies
- Correspondence: Any communications you send to us via email or other channels
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, referring websites, click patterns
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)
- Performance Data: Website loading times, error reports, feature usage
2.3 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- Legitimate Interest: Website operation, security, and improvement
- Consent: Marketing communications, optional analytics, non-essential cookies
- Legal Obligation: Age verification for gambling-related content
- Contract Performance: Responding to your inquiries and providing requested services
3. How We Use Your Data
3.1 Primary Purposes
- Service Provision: Delivering casino online reviews and responsible gaming information
- Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Website Operation: Ensuring functionality, security, and performance
- Legal Compliance: Age verification and responsible gaming obligations
3.2 Secondary Purposes (With Consent)
- Analytics: Understanding user behavior to improve our services
- Marketing: Sending relevant updates about casino online reviews (opt-in only)
- Personalization: Customizing content based on preferences
- Research: Improving responsible gaming resources and educational content
3.3 Automated Decision Making
We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that would significantly affect you. Any automated processes (like spam filtering) are used solely for website security and performance.
4. Who We Share Data With
4.1 Service Providers
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:
- Hosting Providers: For website hosting and content delivery
- Analytics Services: For website performance analysis (only with consent)
- Email Services: For communication and support ticket management
- Security Services: For protection against fraud and cyber threats
4.2 Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information when required by law or to:
- Comply with legal obligations or court orders
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Investigate potential violations of our terms
- Assist law enforcement in legitimate investigations
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that business transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
4.4 Affiliate Partners
We do NOT share personal data with casino online operators or affiliate partners. Any revenue sharing is based on anonymized referral data only.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Data Location
Your data is stored on secure servers located within the European Economic Area (EEA). Any transfers outside the EEA are protected by appropriate safeguards, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
5.2 Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Control: Strict authentication and authorization procedures
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary data and delete it when no longer needed
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members
5.3 Retention Periods
- Contact Inquiries: 3 years from last contact
- Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Technical Logs: 12 months for security purposes
- Legal Documents: 7 years or as required by law
- Marketing Data: Until consent is withdrawn
6. Your GDPR Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
6.1 Right of Access
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you, including details about how we process it.
6.2 Right of Rectification
You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
6.3 Right of Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when it's no longer necessary for the original purpose.
6.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can ask us to temporarily stop processing your data in specific situations.
6.5 Right to Data Portability
You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
6.6 Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
6.7 Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making
You have rights regarding automated processing and profiling (though we don't use these for significant decisions).
6.8 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: privacy@onlinecasinofinder2025.com
We will respond within one month. If your request is complex, we may extend this by two months and will inform you of any delay.
6.9 Right to Complain
If you're unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 External Links
Our website contains links to casino online operators and other external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always review the privacy policy of any site you visit.
8.2 Embedded Content
We may embed content from third-party services (like videos or widgets). These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
8.3 Analytics and Advertising
With your consent, we may use:
- Google Analytics: For website performance analysis
- Social Media Plugins: For content sharing features
- Affiliate Tracking: To measure casino online referrals (anonymized)
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults only (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.
If we become aware that we have collected personal data from someone under 18, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
Our age verification system is designed to prevent underage access to gambling-related content, in compliance with UK regulations.
10. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our services or business practices
- Updates to legal requirements
- Improvements to our data protection measures
- User feedback and requests
When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify users via email (if we have your email address)
- Display a notice on our website
- Request new consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
11. Contact Information
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@onlinecasinofinder2025.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Inquiry - [Your Request Type]"
General Contact
Website: Contact Form
Response Time: Within 30 days (or sooner for urgent matters)
Supervisory Authority
If you have concerns about our data handling, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office:
ICO Website: ico.org.uk
ICO Helpline: 0303 123 1113
🔒 Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Remember: You have control over your personal data, and we're here to help you exercise your rights under UK GDPR.