Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how scotfree-uk.net ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and interact with our content. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with UK Data Protection Law and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (such as your name and email address through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
- IP Address: Automatically collected to understand your location and prevent fraudulent activity
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and tracking website performance
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculations when you click through to partner casinos
- Improving website functionality, content, and user experience
- Responding to your inquiries and communications
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud
- Personalising content and advertisements relevant to your interests
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks to partner casinos and track conversions for affiliate purposes
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external websites. When you click on links to partner casinos or other third-party sites, their respective privacy policies apply. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your Rights
Under UK Data Protection Law and GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Typically:
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to process commissions and resolve disputes
- Contact form data is retained for up to 3 years or until the inquiry is resolved
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
For complaints regarding our data handling practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Please note: This website is intended for users aged 18 and over only. Gambling can be addictive. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please visit Gamble Aware for support.