Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Atlantic Spins (atlantic-spins.org.uk) collects, uses, and safeguards information in connection with your use of the Site. It applies to all visitors and users. By using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this document.

Atlantic Spins is committed to handling personal data in a manner consistent with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for personal information collected through this Site is the operator of atlantic-spins.org.uk. Contact and registration details are disclosed in the site footer. If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please use the contact channels listed there.

Categories of Data Collected

Depending on how you interact with the Site, the following categories of data may be collected:

Identification data — name and email address submitted via contact forms or account registration
Technical data — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring URL, collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools
Usage data — pages visited, session duration, navigation paths, and interaction with site elements
Communications data — content of messages submitted through the contact form

We do not collect payment card data, government-issued identification, or player account information. Such data belongs to the casino operators you interact with directly.

Purposes of Processing

Data collected through the Site is used for the following purposes:

Operating and maintaining the Site and its functionality
Responding to enquiries submitted via the contact form
Improving the quality and relevance of content through aggregated analytics
Ensuring the security and integrity of the Site
Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use personal data submitted through this Site for unsolicited marketing communications.

Legal Bases for Processing

Processing of personal data is carried out on the following legal bases:

Legitimate interests — for analytics, security monitoring, and site improvement
Consent — for non-essential cookies, where applicable
Legal obligation — where processing is required by law
Contract — where processing is necessary to respond to your request or fulfil a service interaction

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These may include:

Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function and cannot be disabled
Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g. via tools such as Google Analytics); data is processed in aggregated or pseudonymised form
Preference cookies — used to remember user settings or choices

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent tool displayed on your first visit. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

Sharing with Third Parties

Atlantic Spins does not sell personal data. Data may be shared with third-party service providers acting as data processors — including analytics platforms, hosting providers, and email delivery services — under contractual terms that require them to process data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable law.

Where affiliate links are present on the Site, clicking such links may result in data being passed to third-party operators in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing those policies independently.

Data may also be disclosed where required by law or in response to a valid legal request from a competent authority.

Retention Periods

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable legal obligations. Technical log data is typically retained for a shorter period for security and diagnostic purposes. Contact form data is retained for a reasonable period to manage correspondence and then securely deleted.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

Right of access — to request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing
Right to restriction — to request that processing be limited in certain circumstances
Right to object — to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests
Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the site footer. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally one calendar month).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.

International Data Transfers

Some third-party service providers used by the Site may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements, such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact on Privacy Matters

For any questions, requests, or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please use the official contact channels listed in the site footer or visit our Contact page.