Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how isleofwightlifeboatboard.org.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is respected in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide voluntarily when contacting us or completing forms.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Analytics and statistical analysis to understand user behaviour and improve our website.
- Affiliate tracking to monitor referrals to Mystake and other partner casinos.
- Site improvement and optimisation of user experience.
- Responding to enquiries and providing customer support.
- Compliance with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and track user activity. Cookie types include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website operation and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to help us improve the site.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos, including Mystake.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and campaign performance.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners, including Mystake. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We strongly advise you to read the privacy policies of any casino or affiliate site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. These third parties operate independently and their data collection practices are beyond our control.
Your Rights
Under UK and GDPR legislation, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated.
If you are a US resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state regulations.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically:
- Contact information is retained for up to 3 years unless you request deletion sooner.
- Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 12 months.
- Cookies are retained according to their individual expiration dates (usually 12 months or less).
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our partner agreements.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations requiring us to retain information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a data protection concern, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all requests within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Last Updated: 2026