This Privacy Policy explains how Atlanticporthcawl ("we," "us," or "our"), the operator of atlanticporthcawl.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our casino review website. As the data controller for atlanticporthcawl.co.uk, we are committed to handling your information responsibly and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact details: Your name and email address if you submit an enquiry or subscribe to updates via atlanticporthcawl.co.uk.
- Feedback and comments: Any reviews, ratings, or messages you voluntarily submit through our contact forms or comment sections.
- Newsletter preferences: Communication preferences you set when opting in to receive content from us.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers collected when you access atlanticporthcawl.co.uk.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, referring URLs, and navigation patterns across our site.
- Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the section below.
- Affiliate click data: Anonymised records of outbound clicks to casino operators featured in our reviews.
Cookies We Use
Atlanticporthcawl.co.uk uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to support our affiliate partnerships. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent banner.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functionality, including page navigation, security, and consent preference storage on atlanticporthcawl.co.uk. | Session / Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve our casino review content and site performance. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks referral clicks to casino operators so that we may receive commission. These cookies do not store personal identifiable information. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your language, layout, or content preferences to deliver a personalised browsing experience on return visits. | Up to 12 months |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve atlanticporthcawl.co.uk and its casino review content.
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- To send you newsletters or updates about new reviews and promotions, where you have opted in.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to enhance the quality of our content.
- To track affiliate referrals and manage relationships with casino operator partners.
- To comply with legal obligations under UK law and to protect the rights and safety of our users.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where you have provided explicit consent — for example, by accepting non-essential cookies or subscribing to our newsletter — we rely on consent as our legal basis. For operational activities such as site analytics, fraud prevention, and affiliate tracking, we rely on our legitimate interests as a casino review publisher, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights. Where required by law, we also process data to fulfil a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Atlanticporthcawl.co.uk contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators. When you click these links, you will leave our website and be subject to the privacy policy of the relevant third-party operator. We are not responsible for the data practices of those external sites. We use third-party analytics providers, including Google Analytics, which may process anonymised usage data on our behalf under data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in line with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Atlanticporthcawl.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form data is typically retained for no longer than 24 months, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way atlanticporthcawl.co.uk handles your personal data, please get in touch with our team. You can reach us by email at [email protected] or by writing to us via the contact form available on our website. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently.
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