This policy explains how gambana.uk handles personal data. It is written to meet the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Effective date: 8 October 2026.
Who we are
gambana.uk is an independent review and guide site about Gambana Casino. It is run by the gambana.uk editorial team, the Raccoon Gamblers editorial desk. For the data described below, we are the data controller.
We are not Gambana Casino. If you open an account at Gambana, the operator, Gambana Entertainment Ltd, controls that data under its own privacy policy.
What data we collect
We keep data collection to a minimum.
- Server logs. Our hosting provider records technical details when you load a page. These include your IP address, browser type, the page requested, the referring page and the time. We use them for security and to fix errors.
- Cookies. Small files stored by your browser. See the table below.
- Anonymous analytics. Visit counts, popular pages and device types, in aggregate form. We use them to improve our guides. We do not use them to identify you.
What we do not do:
- We do not run user accounts or logins.
- We do not take payments or hold card or bank details.
- We do not sell your data.
- We do not knowingly collect special category data.
Affiliate link tracking
Some of our links to Gambana are affiliate links. When you click one:
- A tracking ID may be passed to the operator so it knows you came from gambana.uk.
- An affiliate cookie may be set so a sign-up can be credited to us.
- Once you reach Gambana’s site, the operator’s own privacy policy applies. This covers everything you give them, including your identity documents for KYC checks.
The tracking ID does not contain your name or contact details. We do not receive your casino account data, deposits or gambling history.
Cookies we use
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Keep the site secure, remember your cookie choice and deliver pages through our CDN | Session up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Count visits and measure which guides are useful, in aggregate | Up to 13 months |
| Affiliate | Record that you clicked through to an operator so a sign-up can be credited | Usually 30 days, set by the affiliate network or operator |
Essential cookies are needed for the site to work. Analytics and affiliate cookies are optional. You can refuse them through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Blocking cookies will not stop you reading any page.
Legal bases for processing
| Processing | Legal basis under UK GDPR |
|---|---|
| Server logs and security | Legitimate interests (keeping the site secure and working) |
| Essential cookies | Legitimate interests; strictly necessary under PECR |
| Analytics cookies | Consent |
| Affiliate cookies and tracking IDs | Consent |
| Replying to messages you send us | Legitimate interests |
You can withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that took place before.
How long we keep data
- Server logs: up to 30 days, unless needed to look into a security incident.
- Analytics data: in aggregate form, for up to 13 months.
- Messages you send us: for as long as needed to deal with your request, and then up to 12 months.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access. Ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification. Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Erasure. Ask us to delete your data where there is no good reason to keep it.
- Restriction. Ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Objection. Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw consent. Do this at any time for analytics and affiliate cookies.
- Complain to the ICO. The Information Commissioner’s Office is the UK data protection regulator. You can complain to it at any time. We would appreciate the chance to fix your concern first.
You can make a request through the contact channel published on the site. We will reply within one month. We may ask for information to confirm your identity first. Because we hold so little data, we may not be able to link a request to any record.
International transfers
Our hosting and content delivery network (CDN) providers may process server logs outside the UK. Where this happens, we rely on UK adequacy regulations or the International Data Transfer Agreement or Addendum approved by the ICO. These keep your data protected to UK standards.
Children
This site is for adults aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
The site is served over HTTPS. Access to our hosting and analytics accounts is limited to the editorial team and protected by strong authentication. No system is completely secure, but we only hold minimal data, which limits the impact of any incident.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when our tools, partners or the law change. The effective date at the top always shows the current version. Please also read our Terms & Conditions. If gambling is affecting you, our Responsible Gambling page lists free support.
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