How Gamblingpatch15 handles data on an editorial comparison site

This privacy policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, the lawful bases we rely on and the rights available to visitors under UK GDPR and related data protection rules.

1. Scope of this policy

This policy applies to the Gamblingpatch15 website at gamblingpatch15.co.uk and to information collected through direct contact with the editorial team. The site is an independent editorial comparison platform focused on UK-licensed casino brands. We do not operate gambling services, open wagering accounts, accept payments for gambling activity or process withdrawal requests on behalf of any operator. That distinction matters because our data processing remains limited to site administration, analytics, communications and affiliate tracking that supports the comparison service.

2. Who controls your data

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, Gamblingpatch15 acts as the data controller for information described in this notice. Questions about this policy, personal data requests and complaints about our handling of information can be sent to privacy@gamblingpatch15.co.uk. If your query relates to a casino account, deposit, withdrawal, verification or self-exclusion with a listed operator, you must contact that operator directly because we do not control operator account data.

3. Information we collect automatically

When you visit the site, our servers and standard analytics tools may record technical information such as IP address, browser type, device characteristics, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, referring URLs, time spent on pages and interactions with navigation elements. We also store limited preference data in your browser, including whether you have confirmed age access and whether you accepted the cookie banner. These values are kept in local storage so the site can avoid repeating the same prompts on every page load.

4. Information you provide directly

If you contact us by email, we receive the information contained in your message, which may include your name, email address, the subject of your enquiry and any additional details you choose to include. We ask that you do not send gambling account passwords, payment card data, identity documents or other sensitive material unless it is strictly necessary for your enquiry. If such material is sent without need, we will seek to minimise its use and retention where practicable.

5. Why we use personal data

We process data to operate the website, maintain security, understand how readers use the content, respond to enquiries, manage affiliate relationships, detect misuse and improve the clarity of editorial pages. Analytics help us see which pages are useful and whether readers struggle with navigation. Contact data lets us answer questions about content, policies or corrections. Preference data allows us to remember consent and age-confirmation choices. These activities are connected to the operation of a comparison and publishing platform rather than a gambling service.

6. Lawful bases for processing

We rely on several lawful bases under UK GDPR, depending on the purpose involved. Legitimate interests support site security, fraud prevention, essential audience measurement, troubleshooting, internal administration and the maintenance of a financially sustainable editorial service. Consent is used where required for non-essential cookies and related technologies. Contract may apply when responding to direct requests that require us to take steps linked to a service you have asked for, such as answering a data rights enquiry. Legal obligation may apply where retention or disclosure is required by law.

7. Cookies, local storage and similar tools

We use cookies and local storage for core functionality, measurement and user preference handling. The most obvious examples on this site are the age-gate and cookie-consent records stored locally in your browser. Additional analytics or advertising-related technologies may be used where appropriate and disclosed through our cookie policy. You can manage browser settings to block or remove cookies, although doing so may affect how the site behaves. Local storage items used for age confirmation and cookie consent can also be removed manually through your browser controls.

8. Affiliate links and outgoing operators

Many links on this site are affiliate links. When you click them, tracking information may be passed to the operator or intermediary affiliate platform so that a referral can be recognised. That information is generally handled under the privacy practices of the external party after you leave our domain. We encourage you to review the privacy notice of any casino or third-party platform before registering. Once you are on an operator's site, their account, payment and identity processing is separate from ours.

9. Sharing of data

We may share limited personal data with service providers that support hosting, analytics, security monitoring, email handling, website maintenance and affiliate administration. These providers are expected to process data under written terms and only for authorised purposes. We may also disclose information where necessary to comply with law, protect rights, investigate abuse or respond to valid requests from regulators, courts or law enforcement bodies. We do not sell personal data in the ordinary sense of the term.

10. International transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we take steps intended to ensure an appropriate level of protection, such as using services in countries recognised as adequate or applying contractual safeguards designed for international transfers. No system is perfect, but we aim to use providers that can demonstrate a serious approach to security and privacy.

11. Retention periods

We keep personal data only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to communications, maintaining records of consent, resolving disputes, analysing traffic trends and meeting legal or accounting duties. Technical log data is usually retained for a shorter operational period unless it is needed to investigate misuse or security issues. Email correspondence may be retained longer where needed for continuity, accountability or legal defence.

12. Your rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, ask for correction of inaccurate information, request erasure, object to certain processing, request restriction, withdraw consent where consent is the basis, and seek data portability. These rights are not absolute, and legal exemptions may apply, but we take requests seriously and respond in line with applicable law. To exercise a right, email dataprotection@gamblingpatch15.co.uk with enough detail for us to understand the request.

13. Complaints

If you believe we have handled your information unfairly, please contact us first so we can review the issue. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK if you remain dissatisfied. We would still welcome the opportunity to address the matter directly before it reaches that stage, because many issues can be resolved quickly once the facts are clear.

14. Children and age-restricted material

This website is intended for adults aged 18 or over because it contains gambling-related promotional and editorial content. We do not knowingly target or seek to collect personal data from children. If we become aware that information has been provided by a child in a way that should not have occurred, we will take steps to delete or otherwise handle that information appropriately.

15. Changes to this notice

We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal, operational or technical changes. When we do, the revised version will appear on this page with updated wording where needed. Material changes that significantly affect the way we use personal data will be presented as clearly as possible. Continued use of the site after an update does not remove your right to review the policy and decide whether to continue using the service.

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