Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to RainbowRiches.org.uk ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

RainbowRiches.org.uk is an independent informational resource providing reviews, comparisons, and guides related to Rainbow Riches slot games and UK-licensed online casinos. We are not a gambling operator and do not offer real-money gambling services.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of UK data protection law, the data controller responsible for your personal data is RainbowRiches.org.uk. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

3.1 Information You Provide

• Name and email address when submitting reviews or contacting us
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (anonymised where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website addresses
• Geographic location (country/region level only)

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. For detailed information about the cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy section below.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our website and services
• To process and display user reviews (with consent)
• To respond to your enquiries and correspondence
• To analyse website usage and improve our content
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., submitting reviews, newsletter subscription)
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as website analytics and improvement, provided these interests do not override your rights
• Legal Obligation: Where we need to comply with a legal requirement

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share your information with:

• Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to help us understand website usage (data is anonymised)
• Hosting Providers: Our website hosting services that store and process data on our behalf
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

7. Affiliate Disclosure

RainbowRiches.org.uk contains affiliate links to UK-licensed online casinos. When you click these links and register or make a deposit, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or your experience. All casinos featured are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Our editorial content and reviews remain independent and unbiased.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:

• Review submissions: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Contact form enquiries: Retained for 2 years
• Analytics data: Retained for 26 months (anonymised)
• Server logs: Retained for 90 days

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month of receiving your request.

10. Cookies Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Data is anonymised and used to improve our services.

Preference Cookies

Remember your preferences such as recently viewed games and display settings.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the UK. Where we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision.

12. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting with reputable providers
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures

13. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete such information.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.rainbowriches.org.uk