How Slotcrategb20 handles personal data on this editorial comparison site

1. Scope of this policy

This policy explains how Slotcrategb20 collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our website, contact us, or interact with our content. Slotcrategb20 is an editorial comparison platform covering online casinos licensed in Great Britain. We are not a gambling operator, do not open player accounts, and do not process gambling transactions. Even so, some information can still identify or relate to a visitor, and that information is handled under data protection law, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Who controls the data

For the purposes of this site, Slotcrategb20 acts as the data controller for the personal data described in this policy. Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy@slotcrategb20.co.uk. We review messages in the order received and will respond within a reasonable period. Where verification is needed before taking action on a request, we may ask for limited additional information to confirm identity.

3. What data we collect directly

When you browse the site, we may collect technical data such as IP address, browser type, device category, pages viewed, referring source, approximate location derived from network information, and timestamps. If you contact us by email, we collect the information you choose to include, such as your name, email address, subject line and message contents. If you consent to optional analytics cookies, we may also receive aggregated behaviour data that helps us understand which pages are read and where visitors leave the site.

4. What data we do not collect

We do not collect payment card data, gambling account credentials or identity verification documents for casino operators. We do not knowingly seek special category data, and we do not intentionally profile visitors for sensitive traits. We also do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we learn that a minor has submitted personal information through this site, we will delete that information unless we are legally required to keep it.

5. Lawful bases for processing

Our lawful bases vary according to the activity involved. We rely on legitimate interests to operate, secure and improve the site, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights. We rely on consent for optional cookies and similar technologies where consent is required. We rely on legal obligation when we need to comply with applicable laws, regulatory demands or law enforcement requests. When you write to us and ask a question, we may rely on legitimate interests or, in some circumstances, steps taken at your request before entering a potential agreement.

6. Why we use the data

We use visitor data to keep the website functional, maintain security, understand audience behaviour at an aggregate level, respond to correspondence, record consent preferences, and preserve evidence if abuse or misuse occurs. We also use information to monitor whether our editorial pages are working as intended. For example, if readers consistently leave a page before reaching the responsible gambling section, we may revise layout or wording. That kind of analysis is aimed at product quality and does not change the underlying editorial standard.

7. Cookies and local storage

The site uses cookies and local storage for limited purposes. Certain items are strictly necessary, such as remembering whether the age gate has been confirmed and whether the cookie notice has been dismissed. Other technologies may support performance measurement if you consent. A fuller explanation appears in our cookie policy, but in short we separate essential functions from optional measurement tools so visitors can make an informed choice. Local storage keys on this site are used to remember age confirmation and cookie consent preferences for convenience and compliance.

8. Affiliate links and outbound websites

Some links on Slotcrategb20 are affiliate links. If you click one of those links and visit a third-party casino website, the third party may set its own cookies or collect data under its own privacy notice. We do not control those external sites and cannot be responsible for their content, security or handling of personal information. Before opening an account with any operator, you should read that operators own privacy and terms documentation carefully.

9. Analytics and measurement

Where analytics are used, we prefer tools that report in aggregate and help us understand reading patterns rather than building invasive individual dossiers. Metrics such as page load, scroll depth, route source and broad device type can tell us which guides are useful and which sections may need rewriting. We do not use analytics to infer whether someone has a gambling problem, nor do we use this site to serve behavioural advertising based on highly sensitive assumptions.

10. Data sharing

We may share limited data with hosting providers, analytics providers, site security partners, legal advisers, auditors, and similar service providers that support the operation of the website. Those parties act under contract and only to the extent reasonably necessary for the task involved. We may also disclose information where disclosure is required by law, court order, or a valid request from a competent authority. We do not sell personal data as a standalone commercial asset.

11. International transfers

Some service providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom. Where that occurs, we take steps designed to ensure an appropriate level of protection, such as relying on adequacy regulations or contractual safeguards. International transfers are assessed in context, and we aim to use providers that offer clear security commitments and defensible data handling standards.

12. Retention periods

We keep personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Technical logs may be retained for a shorter period unless needed for security investigations. Email correspondence may be kept longer where it relates to complaints, rights requests or compliance issues. Consent records may also be retained to show that choices were captured and respected. Once information is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymise it where appropriate.

13. Your data protection rights

Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to personal data we hold about you, ask for correction, request erasure, restrict processing, object to certain processing, and request data portability. Where our processing depends on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting processing carried out before withdrawal. You may also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioners Office if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully or unfairly.

14. Security practices

We use administrative, technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against accidental loss, unauthorised access, misuse and disclosure. No online system can be guaranteed perfectly secure, but we aim to keep access limited, maintain updated software, and review the website for weaknesses on a sensible schedule. Visitors should still take care when sending information by email, as standard email channels are not always encrypted end to end.

15. Updates to this notice

We may update this policy to reflect changes in law, technology, suppliers or site features. When we make material changes, we will update the publication date and replace the current text on this page. Continuing to use the site after a revision means you have had the chance to review the updated notice. If a change significantly affects your rights, we will consider whether a more prominent notice is appropriate.