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UK Gambling Privacy Statement

This document details how Top UK Best Review Site gathers, processes, and protects personal data under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. We encourage all users to read this policy before engaging with our services.

Data We Collect

Only essential personal data is collected to support service functionality. When reaching out to us at support@topukbestreviewsite.com, your email and message are retained for up to 12 months. We do not ask for ID verification. Anonymous technical data (like browser info and visit duration) is logged. We are registered as a data controller in the UK (ICO ID: ZA456789). Payment or gambling records are never requested. For email updates, we only retain address and consent time. Dormant accounts are erased after 18 months.

How Data Is Used

We use collected data to optimize content for users within the UK gambling space. Aggregated regional trends (e.g., London or Manchester) help prioritize coverage. Email addresses are used only to reply or deliver newsletters. Unlike gambling firms, no profiling or targeted marketing occurs. Sometimes, anonymized quotes (with consent) may appear in educational posts. All data is stored within UK-based systems and complies with UK data privacy laws.

Security Measures

We enforce advanced security practices exceeding affiliate industry norms. TLS 1.3 is used for all data transmission. Penetration testing is conducted by CREST-certified professionals. Staff access follows minimal privilege principles with mandatory MFA. We are ISO 27001 certified. Stored emails are protected with AES-256 encryption. Data breaches follow ICO’s 72-hour notice rule. Annual training ensures staff remain current with UK privacy obligations.

Data Disclosure

We limit third-party sharing more strictly than most UK gambling affiliates. Email correspondence is handled via Microsoft 365 under EU clauses. Google Analytics operates via UK servers with anonymized IPs. No data is sold or traded. Personal info is removed when alerting gambling operators of issues. AWS UK (London) serves as our hosting provider under binding agreements. Statutory requests from authorities are respected with appropriate warrants. Cross-border data transfers are rare and governed by adequacy decisions.

Cookies & Tracking

We use only essential cookies for secure functionality and anonymous analytics. No ad pixels or social trackers are deployed. Consent isn’t required for strictly necessary cookies per PECR. Advanced tracking methods like fingerprinting are not used. Cookie preferences can be adjusted in your browser, and full details are in our Cookie Policy. Cross-site behavior is not monitored, aligning with ICO best practices.

Your Privacy Rights

You’re entitled to several rights under the UK GDPR: access, correction, deletion (unless lawfully retained), restriction, and objection. Consent-based processing can be withdrawn. Data portability doesn’t apply here due to non-automated processing. Issues can be raised with the ICO. We respond within the UK-stipulated deadlines (typically 30 days).

How Long We Keep Data

We apply shorter retention periods than required of gambling operators. Emails are deleted after 12 months unless legally necessary. Logs are purged monthly. Subscriptions remain until manually removed. Backups follow a 90-day cycle. We don't retain identity verification data. Analytics may be stored in anonymous form for 3 years. Once deletion is requested, data is permanently erased, not simply deactivated.

Minors & Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or retain any data from users under 18. Our service is intended for adult audiences interested in gambling-related content. Parents can restrict access using built-in tools like Google Family Link or Apple’s Screen Time. If underage usage is discovered, all data is deleted and reported to the ICO per UK Children's Code requirements.

Data Transfers Abroad

Processing takes place in UK AWS data centers. Any transfer outside the UK uses Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent. We reduce cross-border data exchange compared to global gambling platforms. Tools like Google Analytics are routed via proxies. EU-based servers handle our email traffic. Privacy Shield is not used post-invalidation. We prioritize domestic providers and reassess transfers annually in line with updated UK adequacy decisions.

Contact Details

For any privacy inquiries, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer via support@topukbestreviewsite.com. Postal mail may be sent to: Top UK Best Review Site, Data Team, 12 Regent Street, London, SW1Y 4PE. We'll respond within 14 business days. For complex cases, up to 45 days may be needed with notice. The ICO is the regulator for unresolved concerns (ico.org.uk). ICO registration: ZA456789. This policy was most recently reviewed on 1 June 2025.