Privacy Policy – 500Casinos.co.uk
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data 500casinos.co.uk collects, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights under UK data protection law — including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are committed to handling your data transparently and securely. This policy applies to all visitors and users of 500casinos.co.uk. If you have any concerns about how we process your data, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page.
Data We Collect
We collect two categories of data — information you provide voluntarily, and data collected automatically when you browse our site.
Data you may provide:
- Name and email address (if you submit a contact form or newsletter sign-up)
- Any message content submitted via our contact form
Data collected automatically:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited, time on site, and referral source
- Device type and operating system
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse site performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality and security | Session |
| Analytics | Understanding visitor behaviour (e.g. Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate Tracking | Recording referral clicks to casino partners | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembering your settings and choices | Up to 1 year |
Disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the site function.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR:
- Legitimate interests – for analytics and improving our site content
- Consent – for non-essential cookies and marketing communications
- Contract – to respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form
- Legal obligation – where required by UK law
How We Use Your Data
Data collected on 500casinos.co.uk is used solely for the following purposes:
- Responding to your enquiries or support requests
- Sending newsletters or updates where you have opted in
- Analysing site traffic to improve content and user experience
- Monitoring affiliate link performance for commercial reporting
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating this website. These include:
- Google Analytics – anonymised traffic analysis
- Email service providers – for newsletter delivery where consented
- Hosting and infrastructure providers – for secure site operation
- Affiliate network platforms – for referral tracking only
All third-party processors are required to handle data in accordance with UK GDPR. We do not share personally identifiable information with casino operators.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Contact form submissions are held for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in line with Google Analytics default settings (up to 26 months). You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access – request a copy of data we hold about you
- Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure – request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability – receive your data in a portable format
- Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent – at any time, without affecting prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the details on our contact page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our site uses HTTPS encryption. Access to any stored personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only. While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, no internet transmission is entirely risk-free.
Contact & Data Controller
500casinos.co.uk is the data controller for personal data collected on this site. If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via the contact form on 500casinos.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days as required under UK GDPR. For escalated concerns, contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or by telephone on 0303 123 1113.