Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how British Deer Society ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit britishdeersociety.co.uk. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or subscriptions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, and clickthrough patterns.
- Cookies: Persistent and temporary cookies placed on your device (see Cookie Policy below).
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analysing website performance and user behaviour through analytics platforms.
- Tracking affiliate conversions and commissions from casino referrals.
- Improving site content, functionality, and user experience.
- Responding to your enquiries and communications.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referral links and conversions with casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For more information, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to cryptocurrency casinos and gambling platforms. These third-party operators maintain their own independent privacy policies. We are not responsible for their data practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or depositing funds. Third-party sites may collect data differently and operate under different terms.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten).
- Restrict processing of your information.
- Object to processing for marketing purposes.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge complaints with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
If you are located in the United States, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above. Typically:
- Analytics data is retained for up to 12 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship.
- Contact information is retained until you request deletion.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a data breach, please contact us:
Email: privacy@britishdeersociety.co.uk
Website: britishdeersociety.co.uk
We will respond to all data requests within 30 days, as required by UK data protection law.