Privacy Policy

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how bingo-sites.uk.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.

Key Points

  • We collect minimal personal data (email if you contact us, analytics data)
  • We use cookies for analytics and affiliate tracking
  • We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
  • We never sell your personal data to third parties
  • You have the right to access, delete, and port your data

Our Commitment: We respect your privacy and handle your data responsibly in accordance with UK and EU data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms: If you contact us via email or contact form, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Newsletter Subscriptions (if applicable): If we offer email newsletters, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Subscription preferences
  • Date of subscription

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This collects:

  • IP address (anonymised)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referral source (how you found us)
  • Geographic location (country/city level, not precise location)

Cookies: We use cookies for:

  • Analytics (understanding site usage)
  • Affiliate tracking (crediting us for referrals)
  • User preferences (if applicable)

See Section 6 (Cookie Policy) for full details.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

We do NOT collect:

  • Payment information (we don’t process payments)
  • Government ID numbers
  • Financial account details
  • Precise geolocation data
  • Sensitive personal data (health, race, religion, political views)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data under these lawful bases (GDPR Article 6):

Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)):

  • Website analytics to improve user experience
  • Affiliate tracking to operate our business
  • Security and fraud prevention

Consent (Article 6(1)(a)):

  • Email marketing (if you subscribe to newsletters)
  • Non-essential cookies (you can opt out)

Contractual Necessity (Article 6(1)(b)):

  • Responding to your inquiries via contact forms

2.2 Specific Uses

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries – Answer questions sent via contact forms
  • Improve our website – Analyse traffic patterns to enhance content
  • Track affiliate referrals – Credit us when you sign up to bingo sites through our links
  • Send newsletters – If you subscribe (you can unsubscribe anytime)
  • Prevent fraud – Identify suspicious activity or automated bots
  • Comply with legal obligations – Respond to lawful requests from authorities

We do NOT use your information to:

  • Sell or rent your data to third parties
  • Send unsolicited marketing emails (unless you subscribed)
  • Track you across other websites beyond affiliate attribution
  • Create detailed personal profiles for advertising

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with these service providers:

Google Analytics:

Affiliate Networks:

  • What they receive: Click data (you clicked our link), sign-up confirmation
  • Purpose: Track referrals so we receive commission
  • Privacy Policy: Varies by network (links available on request)
  • Your control: Use private/incognito browsing or visit sites directly without our links

Web Hosting Provider:

  • What they receive: Server logs (IP addresses, access times)
  • Purpose: Host our website
  • Privacy Policy: [Hosting provider privacy policy link]

Email Service Provider (if applicable):

  • What they receive: Email addresses of newsletter subscribers
  • Purpose: Send newsletters
  • Privacy Policy: [Email provider privacy policy link]

3.2 When We Disclose Data

We may disclose your information when:

  • Legal Obligations: If required by UK law, court order, or government authority (e.g., HMRC, UKGC, law enforcement)
  • Business Transfers: If bingo-sites.uk.com is sold or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner (you’ll be notified)
  • Consent: If you explicitly authorise us to share your information

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention

4.1 How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years after last contact. Purpose: Maintain communication history, respond to follow-ups
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe. Deleted within 30 days of unsubscribing
  • Website Analytics: Google Analytics: 26 months (Google’s default setting). Can be configured to delete sooner
  • Cookies: Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies: 1–2 years (see Cookie Policy)

4.2 Why We Retain Data

We retain data to:

  • Maintain communication records
  • Improve website performance over time
  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting records for 6 years)

After retention periods expire, we securely delete your data.

5. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

5.1 Rights Overview

Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have these rights:

  • Right to Access (Article 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification (Article 16): Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure / “Right to be Forgotten” (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
  • Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
  • Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
  • Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7): Withdraw consent for email marketing or non-essential cookies anytime

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise these rights:

Include:

  • Your full name
  • Email address used on our site
  • Specific request (e.g., “Delete all my data,” “Provide a copy of my data”)

Response Time: We’ll respond within 30 days (extendable to 60 days for complex requests)

Verification: We may request proof of identity to prevent unauthorised access

No Fee: Exercising your rights is free (unless requests are excessive/repetitive)

5.3 Right to Complain

If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data:

UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

  • Website: ico.org.uk
  • Phone: 0303 123 1113
  • Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF

You can lodge a complaint anytime, though we’d appreciate the chance to resolve issues directly first.

6. Cookie Policy

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand site usage.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary):

  • Purpose: Enable core website functionality
  • Examples: Session management, security features
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (site cannot function without them)
  • You cannot opt out of essential cookies while using the site

Analytics Cookies:

  • Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
  • Provider: Google Analytics
  • Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, device type
  • Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt out)
  • Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Affiliate Tracking Cookies:

  • Purpose: Track when you click our links and sign up to bingo sites
  • Data Collected: Click ID, timestamp, destination site
  • Duration: 30–90 days (varies by affiliate program)
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (enables our business model)
  • Opt out: Use private/incognito browsing or visit sites directly

Preference Cookies (if applicable):

  • Purpose: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode, language)
  • Legal Basis: Consent
  • Opt out: Clear cookies in browser settings

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

When you visit our site, third parties may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks site usage
  • Affiliate Networks: Track referrals when you click our links

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.

6.4 Managing Cookies

Browser Settings: All browsers let you:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive alerts when cookies are set

Instructions:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Note: Blocking cookies may reduce site functionality.

Cookie Management Tools (if applicable): [Link to cookie consent manager if you use one like OneTrust, Cookiebot]

7. Data Security

7.1 How We Protect Your Data

We implement reasonable security measures:

Technical Measures:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit (HTTPS)
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular software updates and security patches
  • Access controls (only authorised personnel can access data)

Organisational Measures:

  • Staff training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures
  • Regular security assessments

7.2 Limitations

While we take security seriously, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we implement industry-standard protections.

7.3 Data Breaches

If a data breach occurs affecting your personal data:

  • We’ll notify the ICO within 72 hours (if required by law)
  • We’ll notify affected individuals without undue delay if high risk
  • We’ll take steps to mitigate harm and prevent future breaches

8. International Data Transfers

8.1 Where Your Data is Stored

Your data is primarily stored in:

  • UK/EU servers (web hosting)
  • USA (Google Analytics servers)

8.2 Transfers Outside UK/EU

When data is transferred to countries without “adequacy decisions” (like the USA):

Google Analytics (USA):

  • Covered by EU-US Data Privacy Framework
  • Google provides Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Additional safeguards are in place

We ensure all international transfers comply with UK GDPR requirements (Article 46).

9. Children’s Privacy

bingo-sites.uk.com is intended for adults 18+ only. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

If you’re under 18:

  • Do not use our site
  • Do not provide personal information
  • Do not contact us

If we discover we’ve collected data from a minor, we’ll delete it immediately.

Parents/Guardians: If you believe your child has provided data to us, contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

  • Changes in UK data protection law
  • New website features
  • Feedback from users or regulators

Notification Method:

  • We’ll update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top
  • For significant changes, we’ll post a notice on our homepage
  • If you’re a newsletter subscriber, we’ll email you

Your Responsibility: Review this policy periodically to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

Data Controller

Total Odds Media Ltd (company number 07033918)
Trading as: bingo-sites.uk.com
4 Carr Lane, Moreton, Wirral, CH46 5NW, United Kingdom

Privacy Questions

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: info@bingo-sites.uk.com
Subject: “Privacy Inquiry”
Response Time: We’ll respond within 30 days.

12. Legal Framework

This Privacy Policy complies with:

  • UK GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003

Supervisory Authority: UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

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Last Updated: February 8, 2026
Effective Date: February 8, 2026

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