Privacy policy of online-casinos.net
1. Responsible party and contact details
The protection of your data is our top priority. The responsible party for the processing of personal data within the meaning of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 is:
online-casinos.net
Email: dataprotection@online-casinos.net
If you have any questions about data protection or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at any time.
2. What is this policy about?
In this privacy policy, you will learn what personal data we collect, on what basis we do so, how we use this data and how long we store it. We also explain what rights you have and how you can exercise them.
We want to explain to you in a transparent and understandable way how we handle your data. Whether you read our casino comparisons, subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, your data is in safe hands with us.
3. What data do we collect and where does it come from?
We process different categories of personal data depending on how you use our website.
a) Data that you provide to us directly:
When you subscribe to our newsletter, participate in a competition or send us a message, you voluntarily provide us with information such as your name, email address and, if applicable, other data such as your date of birth or interests. We also collect this information when you fill out a form on our website.
b) Data that is automatically generated when you visit our website:
When you visit our site, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, the browser you are using, your operating system, the time of your visit and the page you came from (referrer URL). This data helps us to keep our website secure and functional, as well as to analyse and improve its use.
c) Data we receive from third parties:
In certain cases, we receive information about you from third parties, for example when you come to our site via advertising partners or when we use third-party analysis and marketing tools. Such information helps us to tailor our content to your interests and to better understand our reach.
4. Why do we process your data?
We handle your data responsibly and use it exclusively for clearly defined purposes within the framework of the UK GDPR.
- To provide you with access to desired content and services, e.g. casino comparisons, bonus offers or our newsletter.
- To inform you about relevant content, events or offers from the gambling industry.
- To show you content that really matches your interests – i.e. personalised recommendations and news.
- To help you with questions or technical problems and keep you up to date with changes to our services.
- To find out how users consume our content and to continuously improve our website.
- To create anonymous usage statistics that enable us to identify trends and further develop our products.
The legal basis for this processing is either your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR), the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) UK GDPR) or our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR), such as improving our offering or IT security.
5. Who has access to your data?
In the context of our reporting on online casinos and gambling service providers, we work with selected affiliate partners. If, for example, you are redirected to an online casino via a banner or a referral link, these third-party providers may collect data about you, in particular via cookies or pixels.
Important: As soon as you leave our website and land on third-party sites (e.g. casino platforms, bonus promotions, registration forms), their privacy policies apply. We have no influence whatsoever on their content, data processing or security. Please inform yourself independently about how your data is used.
6. Third-party content and offers
A central component of our website is the linking to third-party content, in particular to online casinos, comparison portals, payment providers, software developers or gambling platforms.
These offers are beyond our control. As soon as you click on such a link, you are on an external site. It is possible that data may be collected there, e.g. through cookies, registration forms or analysis tools.
We expressly point out that the respective data protection guidelines of these providers apply to all external sites. Please read these carefully before entering personal data or opening an account. We accept no responsibility for data processing by third parties.
7. Cookies & similar technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide you with an optimal user experience. We use different types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for the basic functions of the website, e.g. for logging in or navigating the site.
- Preference cookies: These store your settings, e.g. language or layout.
- Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website – anonymously and in aggregate.
- Advertising cookies: These are used to show you relevant content and advertising, particularly in the areas of esports and gambling.
We also use web beacons (also known as ‘pixels’) to measure interactions, for example on newsletters or landing pages.
You can manage and delete cookies in your browser. Please note, however, that without cookies, some parts of the website will only function to a limited extent.
8. Third-party content and offers
Our website contains links to external sites, primarily from the gambling industry, such as casino providers or other comparison platforms. As soon as you click on such a link, the privacy policy of the respective provider applies.
Please also check there to find out how your data is processed. We have no influence on external content or its data protection practices.
9. How long do we store your data?
We only store your personal data for as long as is necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law. Once the purpose no longer applies, we delete or anonymise the data.
Examples:
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or after a period of inactivity.
- Event data: until the event is over and there are no legal reasons for longer storage.
- Usage data: usually anonymised after a maximum of six months.
- Mandatory data (e.g. legally relevant information): up to ten years.
10. What are your rights?
You have the right to request information about the data we have stored about you at any time (Art. 15 UK GDPR). In addition, you can request the correction (Art. 16), deletion (Art. 17) or restriction of processing (Art. 18) of your data.
You also have the right to data portability (Art. 20) if we process your data automatically on the basis of your consent or a contract.
Right to object (Art. 21 UK GDPR):
If we process your data on the basis of a legitimate interest, you can object at any time – in particular to direct marketing. We will then no longer process your data unless we have compelling legitimate grounds for doing so.
Right of withdrawal of consent:
You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of the processing carried out up to that point.
If you believe your data has been handled unlawfully, you also have the right to file a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):www.ico.org.uk
11. Protection of minors
Our offer is aimed exclusively at adults (18+). If we learn that we have accidentally processed data from minors, this data will be deleted immediately. Parents or legal guardians can contact us at any time.
12. Security of your data
We protect your data with modern security measures, both technical and organisational. These include SSL encryption, access controls and regular checks of our systems. We ensure that all employees and service providers are aware of and committed to data protection.
13. Data protection for partner programmes & affiliate links
As part of our editorial offering, we regularly link to online casinos and gambling offers. Some of these are so-called affiliate links. If you access a casino website via such a link and, for example, open an account or play there, we may receive a commission.
The tracking of these activities is usually anonymous – as a rule, the casino provider does not know who you are, but only that someone came via our site. This is done, for example, by means of an anonymous ID or a cookie.
Please note: As soon as you enter a casino site, its data protection rules apply. We recommend that you read these carefully – especially because additional verification processes and identity checks are often common in the gambling industry.
14. Data breaches & reporting obligations
If, despite all security measures, a data breach occurs, we will inform the relevant supervisory authority (i.e. the ICO) within 72 hours, if necessary. Affected individuals will be notified if there is a high risk to their rights and freedoms.
15. Changes to this statement
Data protection is dynamic, and so is this statement. We therefore reserve the right to update it from time to time, e.g. in the event of new legal requirements or changes to our services.
You can always find the latest version on this page. We will actively inform you of any significant changes, for example by posting a notice on the website or sending you an email.
Last update: 23.07.2025
16. Questions or complaints?
Do you have any questions about this privacy policy or the processing of your data? Then simply send us an email at: dataprotection@online-casinos.net
Note on gambling and data protection:
Please remember that gambling providers are legally obliged to collect extensive data for verification and identity checks. This includes, among other things, identity documents, proof of address and payment details. As an online comparison portal, we do not have access to this information. Responsibility for its protection lies solely with the respective casino provider.
