This Privacy Policy explains how retinopathyscreening.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors to our website. As the data controller for retinopathyscreening.co.uk, we are committed to handling your information responsibly and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully before using our site. By continuing to browse retinopathyscreening.co.uk, you acknowledge the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, and any message content you send us directly.
- Newsletter sign-ups: email address and, where applicable, marketing preferences.
- Feedback and survey responses: opinions or ratings you voluntarily submit about casino reviews published on retinopathyscreening.co.uk.
- Account registration data: if you create a user profile, we collect a username, password (stored in hashed form), and email address.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geolocation derived from your network connection.
- Browser type, device type, and operating system for compatibility and analytics purposes.
- Pages visited, time on page, and referral source via analytics tools.
- Clickstream data including which affiliate or operator links you interact with on retinopathyscreening.co.uk.
- Cookie identifiers as described in the section below.
Cookies We Use
retinopathyscreening.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to keep our site functioning correctly, understand how visitors engage with our advantage casino reviews, and deliver relevant affiliate content. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and session management. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site performance. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour to help us improve content on retinopathyscreening.co.uk. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links so that referrals from retinopathyscreening.co.uk are correctly attributed to our affiliate accounts. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your site settings such as cookie consent choices, display preferences, and region selection. | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party Advertising | Used by advertising partners to serve relevant promotional content based on your browsing interests, where consent has been obtained. | Up to 90 days |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain retinopathyscreening.co.uk and deliver our advantage casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted through our contact channels.
- To send newsletters or editorial updates where you have opted in to receive them.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to improve the quality and relevance of our reviews.
- To track affiliate referrals and manage our commercial relationships with licensed casino operators.
- To comply with legal obligations, including age verification measures required under UK gambling regulations.
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of our platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the UK GDPR: Consent — for non-essential cookies, marketing communications, and analytics tracking, we rely on your freely given, informed consent which you may withdraw at any time. Legitimate Interests — for operational analytics, affiliate link tracking, and site security, we rely on our legitimate interest in running a commercial review website, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights. Legal Obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable UK law, including data retention requirements. Where consent is the basis, you have the right to withdraw it without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
retinopathyscreening.co.uk contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators. When you click these links, you will be directed to third-party websites that operate under their own privacy policies, for which we bear no responsibility. We may receive a commission when you register or deposit via our referral links. We also use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, which may process your data on servers outside the UK; where this occurs, appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses are in place. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: request a copy of the personal data retinopathyscreening.co.uk holds about you.
- Right to Rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Restrict Processing: ask us to limit the way we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: withdraw any previously given consent at any time without detriment.
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
retinopathyscreening.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), restricted staff access, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact enquiry data is typically retained for up to 24 months; analytics data is retained in accordance with the cookie retention periods listed above. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way retinopathyscreening.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team at:
- Website: retinopathyscreening.co.uk