Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how spinratings.co.uk (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website.
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your information in a transparent, lawful, and secure manner in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

By using spinratings.co.uk, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you:

• Subscribe to newsletters
• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Submit comments or feedback
• Participate in surveys, promotions, or giveaways

This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Any information you choose to provide in your message

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain data automatically through cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on site
• Referring website
• Clicks and interactions with content

This information helps us analyse website performance and improve user experience.

1.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential website functions
• Improve website performance
• Personalise content
• Analyse traffic and visitor behaviour

For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website
• To improve our content, design, and user experience
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To send optional newsletters or updates (only with your consent)
• To monitor site performance, analytics, and security
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties.

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3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you subscribe, opt-in, or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests – website analytics, security, usability improvements
• Legal Obligation – when required to comply with laws

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4. Third-Party Services We Use

We may use third-party services for analytics, advertising, or email communication, such as:

• Google Analytics
• Advertising/affiliate networks
• Email marketing platforms

These providers may use cookies or tracking technologies according to their own privacy policies.
We do not control how third parties process data, but we only work with reputable, compliant partners.

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5. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

spinratings.co.uk may partner with affiliate programs and advertisers.
If you click on an external link or sign up with an operator through our website, we may receive a commission.
These partnerships do not affect our editorial opinions or rankings.

External websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.
Always review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

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6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Non-personal analytical data may be stored indefinitely for statistical purposes.

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7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any rights, contact us using the details below.

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8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from:

• Unauthorised access
• Loss or alteration
• Misuse or disclosure

However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

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9. Links to External Websites

Our content may include links to external operator sites, partner platforms, or third-party resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security policies, or content of those websites.
Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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10. Children’s Privacy

spinratings.co.uk is only intended for users 18 years or older.
We do not knowingly collect or store information from minors.
If you believe a minor has submitted personal data, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.