Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how welshbacchistory.co.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to transparency and compliance with UK and EU data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you voluntarily provide them through contact forms or enquiries.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, clicks, and interaction patterns.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Analytics and performance measurement to understand how visitors use our site.
• Affiliate tracking to monitor casino referrals and commissions.
• Site improvement, bug fixing, and user experience optimisation.
• Marketing communications (only with your consent).
• Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and gather analytical data. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track visitor behaviour and site performance (Google Analytics, etc.).
• Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and track commission eligibility.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.

Opt-Out Options: You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt out of analytics tracking via your browser's "Do Not Track" signal.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to casino platforms and affiliate partners. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing personal information. We are not responsible for third-party data collection or privacy practices.

Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
• 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 processing.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate tracking data may be retained for longer to satisfy commission and regulatory requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: welshbacchistory.co.uk

We aim to respond to all privacy enquiries within 30 days.