Privacy Policy
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Effective date: 11 May 2026. This policy explains how Slotmapbritain handles personal data when you visit our website, read editorial content, or contact us. We run an independent casino comparison platform and do not operate gambling services. Even so, we treat privacy seriously and aim to describe our data practices in plain language that can be checked and challenged. If any section appears unclear, contact us and we will clarify it in direct terms.
1. Who We Are
Slotmapbritain provides editorial comparisons of licensed UK-facing casino websites. We publish reviews, legal information pages, and safer gambling resources. For privacy matters, we are the data controller for information processed through this site. Our contact points are listed at the end of this policy, including a dedicated mailbox for data rights requests. We do not sell player accounts, handle deposits, or run gambling products directly.
2. Data We Collect
When you browse our pages, we may process standard technical information such as IP address fragments, browser type, device category, language, and page timing events. If you send us an email, we process the personal data you include in that message. We also store consent markers in local storage for age confirmation and cookie choices. We do not ask for payment details, identity documents, or account credentials on this site.
3. How We Obtain Data
Most data is collected automatically through your browser during normal page requests. Additional data comes directly from you if you contact us for support, complaints, or legal questions. We may receive referral metadata from analytics and hosting tools that help us understand service quality. We do not purchase personal data from brokers, and we do not combine your reading activity with external consumer profiles for targeting purposes.
4. Why We Use Data
We use technical data to keep pages functioning, detect abuse, and improve site speed across devices. Message content is used to answer enquiries, investigate concerns, and keep an audit trail where required by law or policy. Consent indicators are used so you do not have to repeat age and cookie prompts on each page load. We also use aggregated metrics to understand which sections are useful, then adjust layout and wording accordingly.
5. Lawful Basis Under UK GDPR
Our processing usually relies on legitimate interests, such as maintaining secure operations, preventing fraud, and improving editorial quality. When we use non-essential analytics markers or optional settings, consent is the legal basis and can be withdrawn at any time by clearing browser storage or contacting us. Legal obligations may apply when we must retain evidence for compliance, dispute handling, or regulatory cooperation. Contract basis may apply when responding to a direct service enquiry.
6. Cookies and Local Storage
We use small browser-level records to preserve your age confirmation and cookie preference choices. These records do not identify you by name and are not used to run personalised gambling ads. You can remove them through browser settings at any moment. For a detailed explanation of categories, lifetimes, and control options, please read our separate Cookie Policy. We keep this section brief so the key point stays clear: your browser controls remain available.
7. Sharing With Third Parties
We share data only where necessary for hosting, analytics, security, and basic website delivery. Service providers are required to process data under contract and may not use it for unrelated commercial purposes. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or a legitimate regulatory request. We never grant partners unrestricted access to user-level message content. Affiliate partners receive referral metadata from links, not your private correspondence with us.
8. International Transfers
Some technical providers may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use recognised transfer safeguards, including approved contractual clauses and risk assessments suited to the service. We review provider documentation periodically to confirm safeguards remain valid. If a provider cannot maintain an acceptable level of protection, we replace or reconfigure that service. Our goal is practical risk reduction, not legal formality without operational checks.
9. Retention Periods
Server and security logs are typically retained for a limited window necessary for diagnostics and abuse detection. Support emails and rights requests may be kept longer where needed to resolve ongoing issues or demonstrate compliance decisions. Local storage values remain on your device until removed by you or overwritten by updated settings. We avoid indefinite retention and review storage periods against operational need at regular internal checkpoints.
10. Your Rights
You may request access to personal data we hold about you, ask for correction of inaccurate records, request deletion where lawful, and ask for restriction or objection to certain processing. You may also request portable copies in structured form where the right applies. We answer requests within applicable legal timeframes and may ask for minimal verification where necessary to protect against unauthorised disclosure. There is no charge unless requests are manifestly unfounded or excessive.
11. Children and Age Policy
This site is for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Age gates are implemented to discourage underage access and to signal the legal nature of gambling-related content. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us immediately and we will investigate and remove data where required. Parents and guardians can also ask us to explain any related control steps.
12. Security Controls
We use administrative, technical, and organisational safeguards appropriate to the nature of this service. These include access control on management tools, provider-level encryption in transit, and review procedures for policy updates. No web service can guarantee absolute security, but we maintain practical controls and incident response processes to reduce risk. If a material breach occurs, we will follow legal notification duties and provide meaningful updates where relevant.
13. Policy Changes
We may update this policy when legal rules change, service architecture changes, or new processing activities are introduced. Material updates are reflected by changing the effective date and revising relevant sections in plain language. Where required, we will request fresh consent for optional processing. Historical copies may be archived for audit purposes. Continued use after non-material edits means you accept the revised wording.
14. Contact and Complaints
Email us at dataprotection@slotmapbritain.co.uk for privacy requests and at contact@slotmapbritain.co.uk for general questions. We aim to respond promptly and provide clear next steps if further checks are needed. If you remain unsatisfied, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office. We encourage contacting us first so we can attempt direct resolution.