Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Ashbourne CAMRA ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the ashbournecamra.org.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the website (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using ashbournecamra.org.uk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when registering or contacting us.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps of your activity.
• Device Information: Device identifiers, mobile network information, and device settings.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected via cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including links clicked, time spent on pages, and content viewed.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Analytics and Performance: To analyse Site traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics using third-party analytics services.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate commissions and links associated with casino and gambling partners.
• Site Improvement: To enhance, improve, and optimise the functionality and user experience of the Site.
• Communications: To respond to your inquiries and send you updates or promotional content (with your consent).
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights and the rights of third parties.

3. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies Used:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track clicks and referrals to casino partners and generate affiliate commissions.
• Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalised content and advertisements.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality. You may also opt out of third-party analytics by visiting the relevant provider's opt-out page (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on).

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites, including online casinos and gambling affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. When you click on links to external websites, you leave our Site and their respective privacy policies apply. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

5. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data for marketing or profiling purposes.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Typically:

• Contact information is retained for the duration of our relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter (up to 3 years).
• Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 24 months.
• Affiliate tracking data are retained for the duration required to settle commissions (typically 90 days to 1 year).

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations to retain it.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable data protection law. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.