Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use gridlocal.co.uk:
- Name – if you voluntarily provide it via contact forms or newsletter sign‑up.
- Email address – when you subscribe to updates or contact us directly.
- IP address – automatically collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention.
- Cookies – small text files stored on your device as described in our Cookie Policy below.
- Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referral source, device type, and browser information.
2. How We Use Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with the site and improve content and user experience.
- Affiliate tracking – to attribute clicks and referrals to partner casino sites and to manage our affiliate relationships.
- Site improvement – to diagnose technical issues, optimise performance, and tailor content to user preferences.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on gridlocal.co.uk. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function (e.g., security, basic navigation).
- Analytics cookies – help us understand visitor behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate cookies – track clicks and conversions to partner casino sites.
- Preference cookies – remember your choices (e.g., cookie consent settings).
Opt‑out options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt‑out Browser Add‑on. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino and affiliate websites. These third‑party sites have their own privacy policies and practices, which we do not control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- UK / EU (GDPR): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time.
- US (CCPA/CPRA, if applicable): Right to know, delete, opt out of sale/sharing, and non‑discrimination for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics and affiliate tracking data are typically retained in aggregate or pseudonymised form for up to 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months after the last interaction.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@gridlocal.co.uk