Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Grand Slot Rating ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit our website at grandslotrating.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Who We Are

Grand Slot Rating is an independent affiliate website that provides reviews, comparisons, and information about online casino operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. We do not operate any gambling services, accept bets, or hold player funds.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name and email address if you contact us via our contact channels
• Any information contained in communications you send to us

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Device type and screen resolution

3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site usage. For full details, see Section 8 (Cookies) below.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Website
• To improve and personalise your experience
• To analyse Website traffic and usage patterns
• To respond to your enquiries and provide support
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your data for a specific purpose (e.g., cookie consent).
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our Website and services, provided these interests do not override your rights.
• Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal requirement.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand Website usage. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
• Affiliate partners: When you click on an affiliate link and visit a third-party casino website, that operator may collect your data under their own privacy policy. We do not share your personal data directly with these operators.
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Automatically collected data (such as server logs) is typically retained for up to 26 months before being anonymised or deleted.

8. Cookies

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., age verification, cookie consent preferences). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information anonymously.
• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit the site. Declining non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of the Website.

9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), to protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have a complaint about how we handle your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: privacy@grandslotrating.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

www.ico.org.uk | Helpline: 0303 123 1113

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.