This Privacy Policy explains how Globegardens ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at globegardens.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. Globegardens.co.uk is the data controller responsible for your information. We are committed to handling your data transparently and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully before using our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: your name and email address when you reach out to our team.
- Newsletter sign-ups: your email address if you subscribe to updates from globegardens.co.uk.
- Comments or feedback: any content you voluntarily submit through interactive features on our site.
- Survey responses: information provided if you participate in optional reader surveys or polls.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location: collected automatically when you access globegardens.co.uk.
- Browser type and device information: including operating system, screen resolution, and device category.
- Pages visited and navigation paths: which pages you view, how long you spend on them, and how you arrived.
- Referral sources: the URL or platform that directed you to our site.
- Cookie identifiers: unique identifiers placed on your device as described in the section below.
Cookies We Use
Globegardens.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the website effectively, understand how visitors engage with our casino review content, and serve relevant affiliate links. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and session management on globegardens.co.uk. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views and user journeys to help us improve our casino reviews (e.g. Google Analytics). | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on operator links so that partner casinos can attribute referrals originating from globegardens.co.uk. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your site settings and cookie consent choices for a consistent browsing experience. | Up to 1 year |
| Social Media | Set by embedded share buttons or social plugins from third-party platforms you interact with on our site. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve the globegardens.co.uk website and its casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries, comments, or requests submitted through our contact channels.
- To send newsletters or update notifications where you have given explicit consent.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in aggregated, anonymised form.
- To track affiliate referrals and fulfil our obligations to casino operator partners.
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity on our platform.
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to data controllers operating in Great Britain.
Legal Bases for Processing
Globegardens.co.uk processes your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the UK GDPR: Consent — where you have freely given, specific, and informed agreement (for example, newsletter sign-ups and non-essential cookies); Legitimate Interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as operating and improving our review platform, managing affiliate relationships, and maintaining website security, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms; and Legal Obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Globegardens.co.uk contains affiliate links to licensed online casino operators. When you click these links, you will leave our site and be subject to the privacy policy of the destination operator, over whom we have no control. We receive a commission when you sign up via our links; this does not affect the price you pay. We also share anonymised analytics data with third-party providers such as Google Analytics solely for the purpose of understanding site performance. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: request a copy of the personal data globegardens.co.uk holds about you.
- Right to Rectification: ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: request deletion of your personal data where there is no overriding legal reason for us to retain it.
- Right to Data Portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to Restrict Processing: ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Globegardens.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures — including encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews — to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form and newsletter data is retained for no longer than three years from your last interaction, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way globegardens.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team by email at privacy@globegardens.co.uk. We aim to acknowledge all privacy-related enquiries within five business days and to resolve them fully within 30 days. This policy was last updated in 2026 and may be revised periodically; any material changes will be posted prominently on globegardens.co.uk.