1. Who controls the data
For the purposes of this site, Slotforgeuk15 acts as the controller of personal data collected directly through the website. That means we decide why certain information is collected and how it is used. We are an editorial comparison platform, not a gambling operator, so the information we hold is generally limited to site-use data, contact details voluntarily submitted to us, and technical records that help the site function properly.
2. Data we collect directly
If you contact us by email, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you include in the message. If you interact with consent tools or age-gate prompts, we may also record that you made a choice, usually through cookies or local storage values rather than a formal account system. We do not ask readers to create a gambling account with us, and we do not run player wallets or payment profiles.
3. Data collected automatically
Like most websites, we may collect technical information such as IP address, browser type, approximate device information, pages viewed, referring sources, and basic event timing. This information helps us understand how the site performs, which sections are useful, and where the user journey feels awkward. In many cases this data is aggregated or pseudonymised before it is used for reporting or operational review.
4. Our legal bases under UK GDPR
We rely on different legal bases depending on the activity. Consent may apply where cookies or similar technologies require it. Legitimate interests may apply when we need to measure site usage, protect the service, improve navigation, answer reader queries, or maintain records related to complaints and compliance. In limited cases we may process information because doing so is necessary to comply with a legal obligation or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
5. How we use the information
We use personal data to respond to messages, administer the website, understand traffic patterns, improve editorial presentation, detect misuse, maintain security, and document compliance decisions. We may also use it to remember age confirmation and cookie preferences so the site behaves consistently. We do not use the information to operate gambling products, set betting limits, or make automated gameplay decisions because we are not an operator.
6. Third parties and sharing
We may share limited information with service providers who help host the site, analyse traffic, maintain technical security, or process email. These parties process information on our instructions where they act as processors. If you click through to a third-party casino or support organisation, that external website will handle your data under its own privacy notice. We may also disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect our legal position.
7. International transfers
Some technology providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. Where that happens, we aim to use providers that offer appropriate safeguards, such as contractual protections or other recognised transfer mechanisms. Data transfer arrangements can vary depending on the service involved. We review these arrangements periodically so the legal basis for transfer does not drift out of date while the site continues to operate.
8. Retention periods
We keep personal data only for as long as it is reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was collected. Email enquiries may be retained for correspondence history, accountability, or follow-up. Analytics records may be retained according to provider settings and operational need. Age and cookie preference markers may persist until they expire, are overwritten, or are deleted by the user. We may keep information longer where a legal dispute or regulatory issue makes retention necessary.
9. Security measures
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information from accidental loss, unauthorised access, misuse, or unlawful disclosure. No website can promise absolute security, but we work to keep systems updated, access limited, and third-party tools appropriately reviewed. Security also includes minimisation. Because we do not ask for unnecessary personal data in the first place, we reduce the amount of sensitive material that could be exposed if a problem arose.
10. Age policy
This site is intended only for people aged 18 or over. We use an age confirmation overlay to reduce access by underage users, and our content is written for adults looking at legal gambling information. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that such information has been submitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. If you believe a minor has provided personal data through this site, contact us promptly.
11. Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to your personal data, rectification of inaccurate data, erasure, restriction of processing, portability, or objection to certain uses based on legitimate interests. You may also withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. These rights are not absolute in every situation, though we will assess each request carefully and explain the result rather than ignoring it.
12. Complaints, contact, and updates
If you have a privacy question or want to exercise a data protection right, contact us at privacy@slotforgeuk15.com. We may ask for enough information to verify the request before acting on it. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you may have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and the latest published version on this page will apply from its revision date.