Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

FreeSPINia is an editorial comparison website that reviews licensed UK-facing casino brands. We are not a gambling operator, do not hold player balances, and do not process betting transactions. When this policy refers to "we", "our", or "us", it means the people responsible for publishing and maintaining the website at freespinia.com.

For privacy questions and rights requests, contact us at privacy@freespinia.com. We aim to answer requests as quickly as possible and normally reply within one calendar month where legal rights apply.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through freespinia.com, related pages, and communications sent directly to us. It covers information gathered when you browse the site, interact with consent banners, click partner links, or contact us by email. It does not cover third-party websites, even when reached through links published on our pages.

Each operator, support service, and analytics provider linked from our site has its own privacy framework. You should read those policies before sharing personal information with them.

3. Data We Collect

We collect a limited set of information to run the site safely, understand page performance, and respond to requests. Depending on your activity, this may include technical device details such as browser type, operating system, language preference, referrer, and general location derived from IP ranges. We also record page views, link interactions, and session events needed to improve content structure.

When you contact us, we process your email address, name if provided, and the message content you choose to send. We do not ask for or need documents such as identity records, payment card details, or gambling account credentials. If this kind of data is included in your message by mistake, we will remove it where possible and retain only what is required to address your request.

4. Lawful Bases for Processing

We rely on different legal bases under UK data protection law based on the activity involved. Site security, fraud prevention, and basic service operation are processed under legitimate interests because these actions are needed to keep the website functional and protected. Optional analytics and preference storage are controlled through consent where required, including choices made in our cookie banner.

When you contact us, we process your information to take steps requested by you and to comply with legal obligations where relevant. If a request relates to rights under data protection law, we use the information only to verify, assess, and complete the rights process.

5. How We Use Data

Data is used to maintain site performance, detect abuse, analyse reading behaviour in aggregate form, and improve article layout. We also use it to monitor broken links, identify confusing sections, and decide when review pages need refreshing. This allows us to present clearer comparisons and responsible gambling signposting without collecting high-risk personal profiles.

Email information is used solely to respond to your inquiry, manage related records, and demonstrate compliance where necessary. We do not sell personal data and do not build behavioural dossiers for ad targeting based on sensitive gambling characteristics.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

FreeSPINia uses local storage values and small technical cookies for core functionality and user preferences. The two main local storage keys on the site are freespinia_age and freespinia_cookies. The first confirms completion of age gating. The second stores your consent decision for cookie preference handling.

Where analytics tools are enabled, they collect interaction data in aggregated form. You can decline optional storage from the banner and continue browsing with essential functionality. A separate Cookie Policy provides a fuller list of categories, purposes, and controls.

7. Affiliate Links and Tracking

Some outbound links are affiliate links. When clicked, a partner may register a referral event tied to a technical identifier. This is handled by the third-party partner or network under its own privacy terms. We receive reporting needed for editorial business accounting, such as counts and broad conversion summaries, not detailed gambling account history.

Affiliate tracking is used to support operating costs and does not determine whether we respond to rights requests or customer messages. Editorial scores are set using internal review criteria, not payment level.

8. Data Sharing

We share data only where needed for hosting, analytics, security, technical maintenance, and legal compliance. Service providers operate under contractual controls and are expected to process data according to instructions and recognised safeguards. We may disclose limited information if required by law, court order, regulatory request, or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell personal data to data brokers and do not provide open access to raw visitor logs. Access is restricted to people and vendors who need it for operational tasks.

9. International Transfers

Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where that occurs, we use safeguards such as contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or equivalent lawful transfer methods. We review transfer arrangements periodically to ensure risk remains proportionate to the data involved.

If you want details about transfer safeguards used for a specific category of processing, contact us using the email above and we will provide available information.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed for the purpose collected, then delete or anonymise it. Technical logs are typically kept for a limited operational window unless longer retention is needed for security review. Contact emails are retained for the period necessary to handle your question and maintain compliance records.

Retention periods may vary when legal requirements demand preservation, such as an unresolved dispute or formal request from a public authority.

11. Security Measures

We apply practical safeguards suitable for the type of data processed. These include access controls, update routines, logging, provider due diligence, and transport-layer protections where available. No internet system can guarantee absolute security, but we monitor for abnormal activity and respond to incidents in line with legal duties.

If a personal data incident creates a material risk to individuals, we will act promptly, document what occurred, and notify authorities or affected users where required by law.

12. Your Rights

Depending on legal conditions, you may have rights to access your personal data, request correction, request deletion, object to processing, request restriction, request portability, and withdraw consent where consent is the legal basis. You can exercise rights by emailing privacy@freespinia.com.

We may ask for reasonable verification details before disclosing records, especially where requests involve access to personal data. Verification is used only to protect your privacy and prevent unauthorised disclosure.

13. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle information, contact us first so we can investigate and resolve the issue. You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office if you believe processing does not comply with data protection law.

14. Children's Data

FreeSPINia is intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, contact us immediately and we will review and delete relevant records where appropriate.

15. Policy Updates

We may update this policy when legal requirements, technology, or site operations change. The effective date at the top indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be reflected clearly on this page. Continued use of the site after updates means you have seen the revised policy text.

16. Contact

Privacy contact: privacy@freespinia.com.

General contact: info@freespinia.com.

Legal contact: legal@freespinia.com.