This Privacy Policy explains how Theshiptenbury, operating at theshiptenbury.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors to our cocoa casino review website. Theshiptenbury.co.uk acts as the data controller in respect of all personal information processed through this website. By continuing to use theshiptenbury.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described below. This policy was last updated in 2026 and applies to all users accessing our site from Great Britain and beyond.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly
- Feedback, comments, or enquiries submitted through any contact form on theshiptenbury.co.uk
- Any other personal details you voluntarily share when communicating with our team
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location derived from your connection
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited on theshiptenbury.co.uk, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs that directed you to our site
- Interaction data such as clicks on affiliate links to casino operators including Cocoa Casino
- Cookie identifiers and session data as described in the section below
Cookies We Use
Theshiptenbury.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site effectively, understand how visitors engage with our cocoa casino reviews, and deliver relevant content. 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 navigation on theshiptenbury.co.uk | Session / up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects aggregated data on page views and user behaviour to help us improve our casino reviews | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on affiliate links to operators such as Cocoa Casino to attribute referrals accurately | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your site settings, such as cookie consent choices and display preferences | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party | Set by external providers (e.g. Google Analytics) to support performance measurement | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain theshiptenbury.co.uk and deliver our cocoa casino review content
- To respond to enquiries and provide support to users who contact us
- To send newsletters or updates to subscribers who have given their consent
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour so we can improve our reviews and user experience
- To track affiliate referrals and manage our commercial relationships with casino operators
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to theshiptenbury.co.uk under UK law
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or abusive activity on our site
Legal Bases for Processing
Theshiptenbury.co.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where we send marketing communications or deploy non-essential cookies, we rely on your freely given consent as the legal basis for processing, which you may withdraw at any time. For activities such as site security, fraud prevention, and the operation of affiliate tracking that supports the provision of our free review service, we rely on our legitimate interests, having balanced those interests against your rights and freedoms. Where we are subject to a legal obligation, compliance with that obligation forms the relevant legal basis.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Theshiptenbury.co.uk contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators, including Cocoa Casino. When you click such a link, you will be directed to a third-party website governed by its own privacy policy, for which theshiptenbury.co.uk accepts no responsibility. We may share anonymised referral data with these operators solely to track commissions. We also use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, which may process your data on servers outside the UK; where this occurs, appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data theshiptenbury.co.uk holds about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
Data Security & Retention
Theshiptenbury.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriber data are retained for no longer than 24 months from the date of last interaction, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for longer periods for statistical purposes.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way theshiptenbury.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team by email at [email protected]. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently. For formal data protection requests, please include your full name and a clear description of your request so that we can respond efficiently.
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