Effective date: 1 February 2026
1. Scope of this policy
This Privacy Policy explains how GamingEvolversS handles personal data when you visit our website, submit feedback, or interact with our editorial features. GamingEvolversS is an editorial comparison platform for licensed UK gambling services and does not operate casino products, process bets, or hold player wallet balances. Even so, we process limited personal data to run our website, protect our services, and respond to requests from users and regulators.
This policy is written to align with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. It should be read together with our Terms and Cookie Policy. If local law provides stronger protection than described here, we apply the stricter rule to the extent required. When legal obligations require a different handling approach, those obligations take priority over this summary.
2. Data we collect and where it comes from
We collect data in three ways: data you provide directly, technical data generated during browsing, and operational data generated by website security systems. Direct data includes email address and message content when you contact us. Technical data includes browser type, device attributes, pages visited, referral source, approximate geolocation, and session timing. Operational data includes server logs, error records, and anti-abuse markers that help us keep the site stable.
We do not knowingly collect special category data and we do not request payment card details through this site. If you send extra information that is not needed for your request, we may redact or delete that content. Casino account data is not collected by us and remains under the control of the casino operator you choose to visit.
3. How and why we use information
Our primary use of data is to operate and improve the website. This includes serving pages, maintaining uptime, troubleshooting failures, and analysing which sections help readers make informed decisions. We also use data to respond to user enquiries, verify reports of inaccurate bonus information, and document editorial changes over time. When users report a compliance concern, we may preserve relevant communication to support follow-up and audit trails.
Analytics are used in aggregate form to understand trends such as page usefulness, bounce patterns, and reading flow. We do not build behavioural profiles for gambling advertising and we do not sell personal data. Any use linked to marketing communications requires explicit consent where required by law.
4. Legal basis under UK GDPR
Depending on the processing activity, we rely on one or more legal bases: legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligation. Legitimate interests apply to website security, service analytics, and product improvement where impact on individuals is low and safeguards are in place. Consent applies to non-essential cookies and optional marketing communications. Legal obligation applies when records must be retained for regulatory or legal compliance.
Where consent is used, you can withdraw it at any time through cookie settings or by contacting us. Withdrawal does not affect processing that happened before your decision. If we rely on legitimate interests, you may object to processing and we will assess your request based on legal and operational requirements.
5. Sharing with third parties
We work with selected service providers that support hosting, analytics, fraud prevention, and communication management. These processors receive only the data needed to perform agreed tasks and are bound by contractual safeguards. We may disclose data to legal authorities when required by law, court order, or lawful request. We may also disclose information where needed to investigate abuse, security incidents, or potential violations of our Terms.
Affiliate partners receive performance metrics at aggregate level, such as click totals and campaign effectiveness. They do not receive your personal message content from contact forms unless you separately interact with their own services. Third-party operators you visit through outbound links apply their own privacy policies and data practices.
6. International data transfers
Some providers that support our infrastructure may process information outside the UK. When this occurs, we use approved transfer mechanisms such as adequacy regulations or contractual safeguards designed for international transfers. We also assess technical and organisational controls such as encryption, access restriction, and retention limits before enabling cross-border processing.
Where transfer risk is considered high and cannot be adequately mitigated, we do not proceed with that provider for personal data handling. You can request additional information about transfer safeguards via dataprotection@gamingevolverss.com.
7. Retention periods and deletion standards
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. Contact messages are generally retained for up to 24 months so we can track unresolved issues and verify prior responses. Security logs are usually retained for shorter periods unless needed for investigations. Cookie identifiers follow the durations listed in our Cookie Policy and may be reset by user action.
When retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymised unless legal requirements require longer storage. Backup systems may retain encrypted snapshots for a limited period before automatic overwrite. Where immediate deletion is not technically possible, we isolate data from active processing and delete it at the next scheduled cycle.
8. Your rights
Under applicable law, you may request access to your personal data, correction of inaccurate data, deletion of data in certain cases, restriction of processing, and portability where technically feasible. You may also object to processing based on legitimate interests. We respond to verified requests within statutory time limits and may ask for identity confirmation before disclosure.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may escalate to the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK. We encourage contacting us first so we can resolve the issue quickly and transparently.
9. Children and age restrictions
GamingEvolversS is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware that personal data has been provided by a person under 18, we will delete it promptly unless retention is legally required for safeguarding or legal purposes. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted data can contact us for immediate review.
Age confirmation controls are used on the website to reduce underage access to gambling-related content. These controls are technical safeguards and not guarantees, which is why user reports remain important in identifying edge cases.
10. Security controls and incident handling
We apply layered security controls, including HTTPS, restricted admin access, audit logging, and routine patching. Internal access is granted on a need-to-know basis and reviewed periodically. Where vendors process data, we require contractual security commitments and incident reporting duties.
If a data incident occurs that is likely to result in risk to individuals, we follow legal notification requirements. This may include notifying regulators and affected users where required by law. Incident records are retained to support post-incident analysis and control improvements.
11. Do Not Track and automated decisions
At this time, our website does not respond differently to browser "Do Not Track" signals because there is no consistent technical standard for implementation. We avoid automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users. Editorial ranking decisions are human-led and based on published criteria rather than personal profiling of visitors.
Where automation supports anti-abuse filtering, results are reviewed and adjusted with human oversight. If you believe a technical control has unfairly restricted access, contact us and we will review the case.
12. Policy updates and contact details
We may revise this Privacy Policy when legal obligations change, when service architecture changes, or when data processing activities are updated. Material updates will be reflected by a new effective date and, where appropriate, notice on key pages. Continued use of the site after updates means you acknowledge the revised policy.
Privacy contact: dataprotection@gamingevolverss.com
General contact: support@gamingevolverss.com