1. Overview
UKLegalCasinos ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website UKLegalCasinos.com (the "Service") to provide information about licensed UK gambling operators. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us
- Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence
- Age Verification: Confirmation of age (18+) for compliance purposes
2.2 Technical Information
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
- Cookie Data: As detailed in our Cookie Policy
- Location Data: General geographic location (country/region)
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information through analytics tools and cookies to understand how you use our website and improve our services.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Provision
- Provide and maintain our website services
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Ensure age verification compliance (18+ requirement)
3.2 Website Improvement
- Analyze website usage and performance
- Improve user experience and navigation
- Develop new features and content
3.3 Legal Compliance
- Comply with UK gambling advertising regulations
- Meet age verification requirements
- Respond to legal requests and prevent illegal activities
3.4 Communication
- Send responses to your inquiries
- Provide important updates about our services
- Share responsible gambling information when relevant
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except:
4.1 Service Providers
- Hosting and technical service providers
- Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Email service providers for customer communications
4.2 Legal Requirements
- When required by law or court order
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- To prevent fraud or illegal activities
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Storage & Security
5.1 Storage Location
Your data is stored on secure servers within the European Union or in countries with adequate data protection laws as recognized by the EU.
5.2 Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Secure backup and recovery procedures
5.3 Retention Period
- Contact inquiries: 3 years from last contact
- Technical data: 2 years maximum
- Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- Cookie consent records: 1 year
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
6.1 Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
6.2 Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
6.3 Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements).
6.4 Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of processing under certain circumstances.
6.5 Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
6.6 Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis.
To exercise your rights:
Email us at: privacy@uklegalcasinos.com
We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google's privacy policy applies to this data: Google Privacy Policy
8.2 External Links
Our website contains links to casino operators and support organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately.
10. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Material changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website.
Continued use of our services after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@uklegalcasinos.com
Address: UKLegalCasinos, United Kingdom
Response Time: Within 30 days
Regulatory Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately:
ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk