Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how wwwthefootladywashingtonhartlepool.co.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance tracking to understand user behaviour.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for casino partners.
- Site improvement and optimisation of user experience.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
- Marketing and promotional communications (where you have consented).
Cookie Policy
We use various types of cookies on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners and track conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino websites, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Third-party sites operate independently and may collect data according to their own privacy terms.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing of your data.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
If you are located in the United States, certain rights may also apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state legislation.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required to process commissions and resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or require further information, please contact us:
Email: privacy@wwwthefootladywashingtonhartlepool.co.uk
We will respond to any data subject requests within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with GDPR requirements.