Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how topgamblingsites-uk.com (referred to as “PunterLedger”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit and interact with the website. It is written for readers in the United Kingdom and applies the standards of the UK General Data Protection Regulation, the Data Protection Act 2018 and Information Commissioner’s Office guidance.

Who we are

PunterLedger is an independent editorial publication covering the United Kingdom regulated gambling market. The data controller for personal information processed through this website is the editorial organisation operating topgamblingsites-uk.com.

What we collect

When you read articles on topgamblingsites-uk.com, we may collect limited technical information that your browser automatically transmits, including IP address, approximate location derived from that address, user-agent string, referring page and the pages you visit on our site. We do not require account registration to read editorial content, and we do not collect names, email addresses, telephone numbers or postal addresses from ordinary readers.

If you contact our editorial desk through a published channel, we will receive the information you choose to share in that message and will retain it only for the period necessary to respond.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies. Strictly necessary cookies keep the site functional. Analytics cookies, where present, help us understand which articles are read most. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before non-essential cookies are set. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings. Full detail is in our Cookie Policy.

Why we process your data

We process the limited information described above for clearly defined purposes: operating and securing the website, measuring aggregate readership, complying with our legal obligations, and improving the editorial product. Each purpose has a lawful basis under UK GDPR, most often legitimate interest, consent or legal obligation, depending on the activity.

How long we keep data

Server access logs are retained only for as long as is necessary to maintain security and diagnose technical issues. Analytics data is held in aggregated form and is not used to build profiles of individual readers. Correspondence with the editorial desk is retained for the duration of the matter to which it relates and a reasonable archival period thereafter.

Sharing and transfers

We do not sell personal data. We share limited information only with infrastructure providers that operate our hosting, analytics and security services on our behalf, under written processing terms. Where any service provider operates outside the United Kingdom, we rely on the safeguards permitted by UK GDPR, including International Data Transfer Agreements and the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

Your rights

UK GDPR gives you rights over the personal data we hold about you. These include the right to be informed, the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability and the right to object. You may exercise these rights at any time, free of charge in most cases. If you believe we have processed your data in a way that breaches the law, you can complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure or access. No website can guarantee absolute security, but we keep our software stack patched, transport all traffic over HTTPS and limit administrative access to authorised editorial staff only.

Children

The content on topgamblingsites-uk.com concerns regulated gambling and is intended for readers aged 18 or over. We do not knowingly process personal data of children. Where we become aware that a child has provided personal information through our site, we will delete that information promptly.

Changes to this policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal developments, changes in editorial practice or feedback from regulators. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made.