Privacy and Cookie Guidelines

This policy explains how we handle your personal data when you engage with our services, and outlines your rights regarding the collection and usage of that information.

We collect and process your information to enhance your experience on our platform. By utilizing our services, you agree to the practices outlined here. Any terms not defined in this document will have the same meaning as those in our Terms of Service, available at UkGambleSociety.com.

Data Collection and Use

We gather different types of data for various purposes to help improve the functionality and performance of our services.

Categories of Information Collected

Personal Data
We may request personal information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"), which may include but is not limited to:
Email address
Phone number
Cookies and Usage Data

Usage Data

We also collect data on how you access and interact with our services ("Usage Data"). This information may include details like your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages you visit on our service, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on each page, unique device identifiers, and other diagnostic data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and other tracking technologies to monitor your activity on our website and store certain data. Cookies are small files placed on your device that may include an anonymous unique identifier. Other tracking technologies, such as beacons, tags, and scripts, help us collect and analyze data to improve our services.
You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you when cookies are sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our services. For more details, please consult our Cookie Management Guide.

Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies: Essential for running our service.
Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences and various settings.
Security Cookies: Help ensure the security of our service.

Purpose of Data Collection

We use the data we collect for various purposes, including:
- To operate and maintain our service
- To notify you about any changes
- To allow you to use interactive features
- To provide customer support
- To improve service quality
- To monitor service usage
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues

Data Transfers

Your personal information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and stored on servers outside your country, where data protection laws may differ from those in your region. By submitting your information, you agree to this transfer. We take all necessary steps to ensure your data is treated securely in line with this Privacy Policy.

Data Sharing

We may disclose your personal information under certain conditions, including:

- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect and defend our rights or property
- To prevent or investigate potential wrongdoing
- To protect the safety of our users or the public
- To mitigate legal liability

Data Security

We strive to use commercially reasonable methods to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we work to safeguard your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.