Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ashbournecamra.org.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or account registration
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and pages visited
- Cookies: Information stored locally via cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Usage Data: How you interact with our website, including clickthrough patterns, time spent on pages, and navigation behaviour
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution
- Site improvement and user experience enhancement
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention
Legal Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests in operating our affiliate business, your consent, and contractual necessity.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour via Google Analytics and similar tools
- Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals to partner casinos and gambling operators for commission purposes
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" on our website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any casino or gambling site you visit before providing personal information. These third parties operate independently and may have different data protection standards.
Responsible Gambling: We encourage all users to gamble responsibly. Please visit www.gambleaware.co.uk or www.begambleaware.org for support and resources.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain processing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk
To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact and inquiry data: Retained for 2 years or until you request deletion
- Analytical and usage data: Retained for up to 13 months
- Affiliate tracking cookies: Retained per partner requirements, typically 30–90 days
- Legal and compliance records: Retained as required by UK law
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or want to lodge a complaint, please contact us:
Email: privacy@ashbournecamra.org.uk
Website: ashbournecamra.org.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by UK GDPR). If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a formal complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date.