Who we are
This is an independent information website that publishes reviews, comparisons and guides about betting and gambling operators. We do not offer gambling services, hold player accounts or accept deposits or bets.
In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the owner and operator of this website, which acts as the data controller for personal data processed through it.
Scope of this policy
This policy covers personal data we process when you browse this website, contact us, subscribe to updates or click links to third-party websites. It does not cover the websites of the operators we review.
What personal data we collect
We collect only the data we need to run the website and respond to you. Depending on how you use the site, this may include:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language settings and approximate location derived from your IP address;
- Usage data: pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked and the website that referred you;
- Contact data: your name and email address if you write to us or use a contact form, plus the content of your message;
- Subscription data: your email address and preferences if you sign up for updates;
- Cookie data, such as identifiers stored in your browser.
We do not ask for identity documents, payment details or betting history, and we ask you not to send them to us.
How we collect it
- Directly from you, when you contact us or subscribe;
- Automatically, through cookies, server logs and analytics tools when you browse the site;
- From affiliate networks, limited to referral data, as described under Affiliate links.
Why we use your data and our legal bases
We process personal data only where data protection law allows it. We use it for the following purposes:
- To run, secure and improve the website, based on our legitimate interest in providing a working and safe service;
- To measure traffic and understand which content is useful, based on your consent where cookies or similar technologies require it;
- To answer your messages and requests, based on our legitimate interest or on steps you ask us to take;
- To send updates you have subscribed to, based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time;
- To track referrals to partner websites so that we are paid for referrals, based on your consent to the relevant cookies;
- To meet legal obligations, for example, responding to lawful requests from authorities.
Affiliate links
Some links on this website are affiliate links. If you click one and later register with an operator, the operator or its affiliate network may tell us that a referral took place, usually through a tracking identifier. We do not receive your name, account details or financial information from operators. How the operator handles your data is set out in its own privacy policy, which we recommend you read before signing up.
Who we share data with
We do not sell your personal data. We share it only where needed, with:
- Hosting, security and IT service providers that keep the website running;
- Analytics providers that help us measure traffic;
- Email service providers that send updates you have subscribed to;
- Affiliate networks and operators, limited to referral tracking data;
- Professional advisers, and authorities or courts where the law requires it.
Every service provider processes data on our instructions and under a contract that requires appropriate protection.
International transfers
Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK or the European Economic Area. Where this happens, we rely on recognized safeguards, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses, so that your data keeps an equivalent level of protection.
How long we keep data
We keep personal data only for as long as we need it for the purpose it was collected for, or as long as the law requires. Messages you send us are kept while we deal with your request and for a reasonable period afterward. Subscription data is kept until you unsubscribe. Analytics and cookie data are kept for the periods set in our Cookies Policy. After that, data is deleted or anonymized.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, data protection law gives you rights over your personal data, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Ask us to delete your data;
- Restrict or object to certain processing;
- Receive your data in a portable format;
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting processing that took place before.
To use any of these rights, contact us through the contact page of this website. We will reply within the time limits set by applicable law and may ask you to confirm your identity first. If you are not satisfied with our answer, you can complain to the data protection authority in the country where you live.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to run the site, measure traffic and track affiliate referrals. Non-essential cookies are set only with your consent, which you can change at any time through the cookie settings on the site. Full details are in our Cookies Policy.
Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encrypted connections, restricted access and regular updates to our systems. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, but we work to keep risks as low as reasonably possible.
Age restriction
Our content is intended for adults aged 18 or over, or older where local law sets a higher gambling age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have received such data, we will delete it.
Responsible gambling
Gambling should stay a form of entertainment. If you feel it is becoming a problem, free and confidential help is available from organizations such as GamCare, BeGambleAware and Gambling Therapy. More information is on our Responsible Betting page.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our website, our services or the law change. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated. Where changes are significant, we will make that clear on the website.
Contact us
For any questions about this policy, your personal data, or the website in general, contact us through the contact page of this website.