Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how WagerVane (the “site”, accessible at casinowelcomebonusuk.com) collects, uses, stores and protects the personal data of visitors. It is written to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
Who we are
WagerVane is an editorial publication providing analysis of UK casino welcome bonuses, wagering arithmetic and UKGC compliance topics. The site is informational in nature; it does not accept deposits, hold customer balances or operate any gambling product. References to operators are editorial only. Data controller responsibilities for the site sit with the WagerVane editorial team.
What data we collect
The site collects a limited set of technical data necessary for delivery and basic analytics. This includes the visitor’s IP address (used in truncated form for analytics), browser and device type, operating system version, referring page, the pages visited on the site, the time of visit and the approximate country derived from the IP address. We do not request a name, postal address, telephone number or any payment information from visitors.
If a visitor chooses to send us correspondence by email, the email address and the contents of the message are processed for the purpose of replying. No mailing list is operated and no marketing communications are sent.
Cookies and similar technologies
The site uses a small number of strictly necessary and analytical cookies. Strictly necessary cookies enable basic site functionality and cannot be disabled in our settings. Analytical cookies, where set, measure aggregate page views and broad usage patterns; these are loaded only after the visitor consents through the cookie banner. Full detail of categories, providers and retention is set out in the cookie policy.
Legal bases for processing
The site relies on the following lawful bases under Article 6 of the UK GDPR. Legitimate interests apply to the operation, security and basic statistical analysis of the site. Consent applies to non-essential analytical or measurement cookies and to any optional newsletter that may be introduced in the future. Legal obligation applies where we must retain records to respond to regulatory enquiries.
How long we keep data
Server access logs are retained for a maximum of twelve months and are then deleted or fully anonymised. Aggregated analytics data with no individual-level identifiers may be retained indefinitely for historical comparison. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle the matter, and for a reasonable period thereafter for reference, after which it is deleted.
Sharing data
We do not sell, rent or trade personal data. Limited processor-style sharing occurs with the providers that host the website, deliver content through a content delivery network and provide privacy-compliant analytics. Each processor is bound by contract to process data only on documented instructions and to apply appropriate security measures. We do not transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area for any purpose other than ordinary technical service delivery by approved providers, and where such transfer occurs it is subject to UK or EU adequacy or to standard contractual clauses.
Your rights
Under the UK GDPR, visitors have the right of access, the right of rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability and the right to object to processing. Visitors may also withdraw any previously given consent at any time, with the withdrawal taking effect from the point of withdrawal forward. Requests are handled within one calendar month from receipt; the period may be extended by two further months for complex or numerous requests, with notice.
Where a visitor is dissatisfied with the handling of a request or with the site’s processing in general, a complaint may be made to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority. Contact routes for the ICO are published on the regulator’s own site.
Security
The site is delivered over HTTPS with current transport security. Access to server-side systems is restricted to a small number of authorised editors using strong authentication. We apply industry-standard measures to protect against unauthorised access, accidental loss and unlawful processing, but no system on the public internet can be guaranteed to be free of risk.
Children
The site is intended exclusively for readers aged 18 or over. It is not directed at children and no content is structured to appeal to anyone under that age. The subject matter — UK gambling regulation — is itself restricted to adults. We do not knowingly process data relating to children. Where it comes to our attention that such data has been received, it is deleted promptly.
Changes to this policy
This policy is reviewed periodically and updated when the site’s data practices change, when relevant legislation changes or when guidance from the ICO is updated. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent material revision. Continued use of the site following a revision constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
How to contact us
Privacy-related questions, rights requests and complaints relating to this policy can be sent to the editorial team via the contact route published on the site’s About Us page. We do not publish a postal address. We aim to acknowledge requests within five working days.