Privacy Policy

We at betting-apps.org.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://betting-apps.org.uk (the “Website”) and any related services.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access or use the Website.

Who We Are

betting-apps.org.uk is a comparison and informational website that reviews and compares betting apps and operators licensed in the United Kingdom.

Data Controller: [Your Legal Entity Name]

Address: [Your Registered Address, United Kingdom]

Email: [email protected]

Information We Collect

Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily

Name, email address, or other contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, complete a contact form, or leave a comment.
Any other information you choose to provide (e.g., in surveys or correspondence).

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Website, we (or our third-party service providers) may automatically collect:

Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types, operating system, and platform.
Usage data: information about how you use our Website, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click behaviour.
Cookies and similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy below.

We do not collect special category (sensitive) personal data or data relating to criminal convictions.

How We Collect Your Data

We use different methods to collect data from and about you including:

Direct interactions (forms, email, comments)
Automated technologies (cookies, server logs, pixels)
Third-party analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, affiliate networks)

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following legitimate purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
To send you newsletters, promotions, or updates (only with your explicit consent)
To personalise your experience and display relevant advertising
To monitor and analyse usage and trends
To comply with legal obligations
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or technical problems
For affiliate tracking (we may receive commission when you click partner links and register/deposit with licensed operators)

We only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis:

Consent – e.g., newsletter subscription
Legitimate interests – e.g., analytics, fraud prevention, improving our service, affiliate tracking (provided it does not override your rights)
Legal obligation – when required by UK law or the Gambling Commission

We may share your data with:

Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services, affiliate networks) who are contractually obliged to protect your data
Licensed gambling operators and their affiliate programs when you click a link or offer (they will have their own privacy policies)
Law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers are located outside the UK/EEA. Where we transfer your data outside these areas, we ensure a similar degree of protection by using:

UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA) or UK Addendum to EU SCCs
Adequacy decisions by the UK government

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary:

Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe or 3 years of inactivity
Analytics & cookie data: up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Affiliate tracking data: as required by affiliate networks (usually 30–90 days for cookies)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For full details, please see our separate Cookie Policy [insert link].

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites (bookmakers, affiliate partners, etc.). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.

Children

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The new version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.