Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 January 2026 · Last updated: May 2026

1. About This Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how HostVerra UK ("we", "our", "us") collects, uses, stores and protects the personal data of visitors to https://hostverrauk.com (the "Site"), in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We act as the data controller for the personal data we collect via this Site.

2. What Data We Collect

  • Usage and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, pages viewed, time on page, referring URL, date/time of visit.
  • Cookie and tracking data: Preference cookies (age verification, cookie consent), analytics cookies and affiliate tracking identifiers. See our Cookies Policy for details.
  • Communications data: If you contact us by email, we collect your name, email address and message content.
  • Affiliate click data: If you click a casino link, we or our affiliate partners may record the click for commission tracking. We do not receive your payment data or casino account details.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you are under 18, do not use this Site.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • Site operation and analytics (Legitimate Interest) — to understand how visitors interact with the Site and improve performance.
  • Cookie consent management (Legitimate Interest / Legal Obligation) — to record and honour your cookie preferences under PECR.
  • Affiliate commission tracking (Legitimate Interest) — to track referrals to casino operators for commission purposes, as disclosed in our Terms of Service.
  • Communications (Legitimate Interest / Consent) — to respond to your enquiries.
  • Legal compliance (Legal Obligation) — to comply with applicable laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies on the Site. For a full explanation of the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookies Policy.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data. We may share data in limited circumstances:

  • Affiliate networks — click and referral data (typically anonymised) shared with affiliate tracking platforms.
  • Analytics providers — anonymised usage data processed by tools such as Google Analytics.
  • Legal requirements — if required by law, court order or legal proceedings.
  • Business transfer — in the event of a merger or acquisition, subject to equivalent data protection commitments.

6. Data Retention

  • Analytics data: Up to 26 months before deletion or anonymisation.
  • Cookie consent records: Up to 12 months or until preferences are reset.
  • Correspondence records: Up to 3 years after resolution of your enquiry.
  • Affiliate tracking data: Up to 24 months.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Subject to applicable conditions, you have the right to: access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, port and object to processing of your personal data; and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within one calendar month. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, access controls and regular security assessments. In the event of a data breach, we will notify the ICO where required by law.

9. International Transfers

Where we or our service providers transfer data outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR, such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses. Analytics data processed by Google Analytics may involve transfer to the United States; Google maintains appropriate safeguards under the UK-US data bridge.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is for adults aged 18+ only. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, contact us immediately and we will delete it as promptly as possible.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date updated accordingly.

12. Contact and Complaints

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us. For responsible gambling support: 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7) or begambleaware.org. To complain to the ICO: ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.