Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how markhowland.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are an affiliate website providing information about non-UK online casinos and gambling operators. Please read this policy carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you contact us or sign up, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track your preferences and interactions on the Site (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about pages visited, time spent on the Site, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Site and improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals to casino operators and calculate affiliate commissions.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Site functionality, content, and performance.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries and send relevant updates (with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing.
You can control cookies 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. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to external casino operators and affiliate partners. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before providing personal information or creating accounts. We are not responsible for the data collection, privacy practices, or content of external sites.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including marketing.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You can file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Contact information: Retained for 3 years after last interaction.
- Analytics data: Retained for 26 months.
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained according to affiliate programme requirements.
- Cookies: Retained according to cookie settings (typically 1-2 years).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@markhowland.co.uk
Website: www.markhowland.co.uk
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.
This Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above.