Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use stayathomewine.co.uk:

• Name – if you voluntarily submit it via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Email address – when you subscribe to updates or contact us directly.
• IP address – automatically collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention.
• Cookies and similar technologies – as described in our Cookie Policy below.
• Usage data – pages visited, time spent, click behaviour, referral source, device and browser type.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve user experience (e.g., via Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking – to attribute clicks and conversions to our affiliate partners (casino operators) and to receive compensation. This may involve sharing anonymised or pseudonymous data with affiliate networks.
• Site improvement – to monitor performance, fix errors, and tailor content to user interests.
• Communication – to respond to your enquiries or send you requested information (if you have opted in).

3. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies – small text files placed on your device – to enhance functionality and collect data.

• Essential cookies – necessary for basic site operation (e.g., cookie consent preference).
• Analytics cookies – help us measure traffic and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies – record that you clicked an affiliate link and track any subsequent action (e.g., sign-up or deposit) on the third-party casino site.

Opt-out options: You can control cookies via your browser settings (delete or block cookies). You can also withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies and disabling them. Additionally, you may use opt-out tools provided by some advertising networks (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and betting operators (some of which are non-GamStop). These sites have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We do not control and are not responsible for their data handling. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.

5. Your Rights

If you are located in the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018:

• Right to access your personal data.
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
• Right to restrict processing.
• Right to data portability.
• Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
• Right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal data in the traditional sense.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

• Analytics data – typically retained for up to 26 months.
• Contact form submissions and email correspondence – retained until the matter is resolved, then deleted within a reasonable period (usually 12 months).
• Affiliate tracking cookies – expired or removed based on the affiliate network’s policy.

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@stayathomewine.co.uk