Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026 | Website: c17.org.uk
This Privacy Policy explains how C17.org.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use this Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your IP address to identify your location and detect fraudulent activity.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and clicks.
- Device Information: We may collect browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand user behavior, measure Site performance, and identify trends.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to casino partners and process affiliate commissions accurately.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, optimize content, and develop new features.
- Marketing Communications: To send newsletters and promotional updates (with your consent where required).
- Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent or suspicious activity.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality, login, and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and similar tools to track user behavior and Site performance.
- Affiliate Cookies: Set by our casino partners to track referrals and commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting advertisements and user engagement.
Opt-Out Options:
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting Google Analytics Opt-Out.
- You can manage cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner on our Site.
- Note: Disabling essential cookies may impact Site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external casino websites and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or policies. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies before sharing any personal information. Third-party websites may place their own cookies and tracking technologies on your device independently of our control.
5. Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws (UK GDPR and GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications and certain processing activities.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with your request.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. Generally:
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
- Email subscribers' data is retained until unsubscription.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for up to 90 days.
- Server logs are retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: c17.org.uk
We will respond to requests within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.