Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to stopdestitution.org.uk. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy outlines how we handle your personal data when you visit our website, which provides information and reviews regarding non-UK licensed casino operators.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect, use, store, and transfer the following types of personal data:
- Identity and Contact Data: Name and email address if you contact us directly or subscribe to our newsletters.
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you navigate and interact with our website, pages viewed, and links clicked.
- Tracking and Cookie Data: Data captured through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Information
We process your personal data under the lawful bases of legitimate interest and consent (where applicable) for the following purposes:
- Site Improvement: To administer our website, troubleshoot issues, and enhance content presentation and user experience.
- Analytics: To analyse user trends, monitor traffic volume, and measure the effectiveness of our content.
- Affiliate Tracking: To generate and process outbound referral links to partner casino operators and track referral conversions.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries or provide updates where you have requested them.
3. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognise your browser and capture specific information.
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for core website operations and security.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognise and count visitors and monitor site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/Functionality Cookies: Track clicks on outbound links to ensure referral attribution when you navigate to third-party casino sites.
Opt-Out Options: You can configure your browser to block or alert you to cookies. Most web browsers allow control of cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some areas of our site.
4. Third-Party Links
stopdestitution.org.uk contains hyperlinks to external, third-party websites, including independent online casinos operating outside the UK jurisdiction. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you.
We do not own, operate, or control these third-party platforms and are not responsible for their privacy policies, terms, or data handling practices. When leaving our website, we strongly advise you to read the privacy notice of every casino or affiliate platform you visit.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have statutory rights concerning your personal data, including:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to request rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to request erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain conditions.
- The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), at ico.org.uk.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, satisfy legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Technical and aggregate usage data used for statistical purposes is typically anonymised or retained for a maximum of 24 months before routine deletion.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise any of your legal data rights, please contact our Data Protection lead at: