Table of Contents
1. Overview
Last Updated: January 2025
UK Gambling List ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Age verification confirmations
- Cookie consent preferences
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
2.2 Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Analytics data from Google Analytics
- Information from casino partners (if applicable)
- Social media platform data (if you interact with us on social media)
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
3.1 Website Operation
- Providing and maintaining our website
- Ensuring age verification compliance
- Personalizing your experience
- Improving website functionality
3.2 Communication
- Responding to your inquiries
- Sending important updates about our services
- Providing customer support
3.3 Analytics and Improvement
- Analyzing website usage patterns
- Improving our content and services
- Monitoring website performance
3.4 Legal Compliance
- Complying with legal obligations
- Protecting against fraud and abuse
- Enforcing our terms of service
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
- Website hosting services
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
- Email service providers
- Security and fraud prevention services
4.2 Legal Requirements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights or property
- To ensure user safety
- In connection with law enforcement requests
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to appropriate safeguards.
5. Data Storage & Security
5.1 Data Retention
- Contact form data: 2 years from submission
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie consent: 1 year
- Server logs: 90 days
5.2 Security Measures
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security updates and patches
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular data backups
- Monitoring for unauthorized access
5.3 Data Location
Your data is primarily stored within the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
6.1 Right of Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
6.2 Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
6.3 Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
6.4 Right to Restrict Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data.
6.5 Right to Data Portability
You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6.6 Right to Object
You can object to certain types of data processing.
6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time where we rely on consent for processing.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: Contact Page
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
8.2 Casino Partners
When you click on casino links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those casino operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
8.3 Responsible Gambling Resources
Links to organizations like BeGambleAware, GamCare, and GAMSTOP are provided as resources. These organizations have their own privacy policies.
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or by email if you have provided your email address.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
- Through our Contact Page
- For data protection inquiries, please specify "Privacy Policy" in your subject line
Data Protection Officer: If you have concerns about our data practices, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk