Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
UKGamblingAtlas (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Demographic information (age, location)
- Communication preferences
- Feedback and correspondence
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing and maintaining our website and services
- Improving user experience and website functionality
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Sending newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Analyzing website usage and traffic patterns
- Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
- Complying with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific processing activities
- Legitimate Interests: For our business operations, improving services, and marketing
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Vital Interests: To protect someone’s life or physical safety
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- In connection with a business transaction (merger, acquisition, etc.)
- With your explicit consent
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website security
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Employee training on data protection
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right of Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right of Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
10. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure adequate protection through appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: support@UKGamblingAtlas.com
Data Protection Officer: support@UKGamblingAtlas.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.