This Privacy Policy explains how Cafesunlight ("we", "us", or "our"), the operator of cafesunlight.org.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit or interact with our website. Cafesunlight.org.uk acts as the data controller for all personal information processed through this platform. By using our site, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026 and applies to all users accessing cafesunlight.org.uk from Great Britain and elsewhere.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly
- Any messages, feedback, or queries submitted through our contact forms
- Account preferences or settings if you register for a personalised experience on cafesunlight.org.uk
- Any information you voluntarily disclose when commenting or engaging with our content
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited on cafesunlight.org.uk, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms used to find our site
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (detailed below)
Cookies We Use
Cafesunlight.org.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors engage with our metal casino review content, and to deliver relevant affiliate offers. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core website functionality, security, and session management on cafesunlight.org.uk | Session / Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on user behaviour and traffic sources to improve our content | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links to attribute referrals and measure campaign performance | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your cookie consent choices and display preferences across visits | Up to 1 year |
| Third-Party | Set by external partners such as analytics platforms and advertising networks | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and improve the metal casino reviews and editorial content published on cafesunlight.org.uk
- To respond to enquiries, support requests, or feedback you send to our team
- To send newsletters or updates about new reviews, where you have opted in
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour using aggregated, anonymised analytics data
- To track affiliate link performance and manage relationships with casino operators we review
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, including responsible gambling guidelines
- To maintain the security and integrity of cafesunlight.org.uk
Legal Bases for Processing
Cafesunlight.org.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and, where applicable, the EU GDPR. We rely on consent when placing non-essential cookies or sending marketing communications — you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. We rely on legitimate interests to operate and improve our website, conduct analytics, and manage affiliate partnerships, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights. Where legally required, we also process data to fulfil legal obligations.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Cafesunlight.org.uk contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators. When you click these links, you may be redirected to third-party websites governed by their own privacy policies — we encourage you to review those policies before registering or depositing. We share limited referral data with affiliate partners solely for commission tracking. We also use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) who may process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data cafesunlight.org.uk holds about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where no overriding legal basis applies
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for cookies or marketing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the section below. We will respond within 30 days in line with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Cafesunlight.org.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted staff access, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Contact form submissions and newsletter subscriber data are typically retained for no longer than 24 months from your last interaction with our site, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way cafesunlight.org.uk handles your personal data, please get in touch with the Cafesunlight team. You can reach us by email at privacy@cafesunlight.org.uk or by using the contact form available on our website. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently.