Privacy Policy: Your Data Rights Explained

This privacy policy explains how Betting Sites Not on GamStop collects, uses, and protects your personal data. We follow the UK GDPR framework as set out by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Please read this page carefully before using our site.

Important notice: This website is informational only. We do not hold a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence. We review and compare offshore bookmakers that operate outside the GamStop self-exclusion scheme.

1. Who We Are

We are the editorial team behind Betting Sites Not on GamStop, a UK-facing review website. You can contact us about data matters at [email protected]. We act as the data controller for any personal information you provide to us directly.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect data in three main ways: through cookies, contact form submissions, and affiliate tracking links. Each method is explained below. We do not collect more data than is necessary for the purpose stated.

Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use Google Analytics to understand how you navigate our pages. Google Analytics collects anonymised data such as your approximate location, browser type, and pages visited.

We also use functional cookies to remember your cookie consent preferences. No cookies identify you personally without your explicit consent. You can withdraw cookie consent at any time using our cookie settings tool.

Contact Form Submissions

If you submit a contact form, we collect your name and email address. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to any mailing list without your separate consent.

Affiliate Tracking Links

Our site contains affiliate links to offshore bookmakers not covered by GamStop. When you click one of these links, the bookmaker may set its own tracking cookies on your device. Those cookies are governed by the bookmaker’s own privacy policy, not ours. We recommend you review each bookmaker’s policy before registering.

We receive a commission if you register via our affiliate links. This does not affect the price you pay or the terms you receive. Our editorial reviews remain independent of affiliate relationships.

3. How We Share Your Data

We share limited data with the following third parties only.

  • Google Analytics: Anonymised browsing data is shared with Google LLC under a data processing agreement. Google may process this data on servers outside the UK.
  • Affiliate networks: When you click an affiliate link, your click data (such as IP address and timestamp) is passed to the relevant affiliate network or bookmaker. This is necessary to track referrals and process commissions.
  • Hosting and infrastructure providers: Our hosting provider may process server log data, including IP addresses, for security and performance purposes.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. We do not share your contact form data with affiliate partners.

4. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data.

  • Right of access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to deletion: You can ask us to delete your personal data where we no longer have a lawful reason to hold it.
  • Right to opt out: You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time via our cookie consent tool or by using browser settings.
  • Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate data we hold about you.
  • Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unhappy with our response, you can complain to the ICO at ico.org.uk.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. We will not set non-essential cookies before you give consent. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer.

6. Data Retention

We retain contact form data for up to 12 months after your last communication with us. Analytics data is retained in Google Analytics for 14 months by default. We review our data retention practices annually.

7. International Data Transfers

Google Analytics may transfer your data outside the UK. Google LLC operates under Standard Contractual Clauses approved for UK transfers. Offshore bookmakers you visit via our affiliate links may process your data in jurisdictions with different data protection standards. You should check each bookmaker’s privacy policy for details.

8. Children

This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us at [email protected] immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to check this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any data-related queries, email us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all requests within 5 working days. For formal complaints, you may also contact the ICO directly at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.