Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how northcoastdrains.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information from visitors to our Site:
- Personal Information: Name and email address (when voluntarily provided through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Site, clicks, referral sources, and interactions with content
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. Gambling is restricted to adults only.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Analytics: Understanding Site traffic, user behaviour, and engagement patterns
- Affiliate Tracking: Monitoring referrals to partner casinos and calculating affiliate commissions
- Site Improvement: Enhancing user experience, fixing technical issues, and optimizing content
- Communication: Responding to inquiries and sending requested information
- Marketing: Sending promotional content (only with your consent where required)
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and preventing fraud or misuse
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and Site performance
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals and track conversions to partner casinos
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting
Managing Cookies: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics tracking through industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to casino operators, betting platforms, and affiliate partners. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these third-party websites. Any information you provide directly to these third parties is subject to their own privacy policies and terms of service. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party casinos may operate under their own regulatory frameworks and may have different privacy and data protection standards than our Site.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to certain exceptions)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities, including marketing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Email Addresses: Retained for the duration of newsletter subscriptions or until you unsubscribe
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for the duration necessary to track and verify referrals and commissions
- Contact Information: Retained for 12 months following last communication, unless you request deletion sooner
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about our data handling practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@northcoastdrains.co.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with UK data protection legislation.
Data Protection Authority: If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change. We will notify users of material changes via email or prominent notice on our Site. Continued use of the Site following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.