Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

HowToRemoveGamStop.co.uk ("we", "us", "our") is a UK-based website providing information about GamStop self-exclusion removal and non-GamStop casino reviews. We operate as an affiliate website, meaning we may earn commissions when visitors click links to casino sites and make deposits.

For data protection purposes, we are the data controller for information collected through this website. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Data You Provide Directly

We collect data you provide when you:

• Complete a contact form or email us
• Subscribe to any newsletter or updates (if applicable)
• Leave a comment on our pages (if applicable)

This may include your name, email address, and any message content you submit.

2.2 Data Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data including:

• Your IP address (anonymised where required by law)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website URL
• Pages viewed and time spent on each page
• Date and time of your visit
• Clicks on affiliate links

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and track how our site is used. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Affiliate tracking cookies: Record when you click an affiliate link so we can be credited for referrals
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on this site.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

• Operate and maintain this website
• Respond to your enquiries or messages
• Analyse how our content is used and improve it
• Track affiliate referrals and earn legitimate commissions
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that would have a significant legal effect on you.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

HowToRemoveGamStop.co.uk is an affiliate website. When you click certain links to casino or gambling websites on this site, we may receive a commission if you subsequently register and/or deposit. This is how we fund the operation of this free information resource.

Affiliate commissions do not affect the prices you pay at any casino site — they are paid by the operator from their own marketing budget. Our editorial content and rankings are based on independent assessment and are not influenced by commission rates.

Affiliate tracking uses cookies placed on your browser when you click a relevant link. These cookies typically expire within 30–90 days and are used solely to attribute referrals to this website.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics — collects anonymised usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy
• Affiliate networks: Track referral clicks and conversions for commission purposes
• Hosting provider: Processes technical data to serve this website

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who help us operate the website (bound by data processing agreements)
• With affiliate networks for referral tracking purposes
• If required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
• In the event of a business sale or merger (you would be notified)

7. Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary:

• Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
• Analytics data: up to 26 months (anonymised)
• Affiliate tracking cookies: 30–90 days
• Legal records: up to 7 years as required by UK law

8. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Rights related to automated decision-making: We do not carry out automated decision-making that produces legal effects

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

If you believe we have not handled your data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmission. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children

This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date at the top. Significant changes will be highlighted. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights:

• Email: [email protected]
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