Privacy Policy
CasinoRankFlow ("we", "us", "our") operates the website casinorankflow.com as an independent casino review and comparison platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you visit our website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is CasinoRankFlow, an independent editorial website. CasinoRankFlow is not a gambling operator and does not hold a UK Gambling Commission operating licence. For privacy-related enquiries, contact us at privacy@casinorankflow.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
We may collect personal data when you contact us by email, including your name, email address, and the content of your message.
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address (anonymised where analytics are enabled)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- Cookie preferences stored in your browser
2.3 Age verification and cookie consent
We store your age verification confirmation and cookie consent preference in your browser's local storage. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website
- To respond to enquiries and correspondence
- To analyse website usage and improve our content (with your consent for analytics cookies)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To prevent fraud and ensure website security
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent — for optional analytics cookies and marketing communications where applicable
- Legitimate interests — for website operation, security, and editorial improvement
- Legal obligation — where required by applicable law
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner.
Essential cookies
Required for basic website functionality, including remembering your age verification status and cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with our website. These are only activated if you select "Accept all" in our cookie banner.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
6. Affiliate Links and Third Parties
When you click an affiliate link to a casino operator, you leave our website and are subject to that operator's privacy policy. We do not control how third-party operators collect or use your data.
We may use third-party analytics providers (only with your consent) who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:
- Enquiry emails: up to 24 months from the date of correspondence
- Analytics data: up to 26 months (if analytics cookies are accepted)
- Local storage preferences: until you clear your browser data
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability, where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@casinorankflow.com.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS in production.
10. International Transfers
We do not routinely transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom. If any third-party service processes data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:
Email: privacy@casinorankflow.com
Website: casinorankflow.com