Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Festival ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website at huddersfieldjazzguitarfestival.co.uk. We are an affiliate website providing information and links to non-UK casino operators.
Please read this policy carefully. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described herein. This policy complies with UK data protection law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
- Identity Information: Your name and email address when you voluntarily submit contact forms or subscribe to newsletters.
- Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information collected automatically when you visit our site.
- Cookies and Tracking: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, referral sources, and interaction patterns with our content.
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it. You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website, though certain features may require it.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand visitor behaviour, website performance, and user preferences using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking: To monitor clicks, referrals, and conversions from our casino affiliate links to ensure accurate commission tracking and programme compliance.
- Site Improvement: To optimise website functionality, content, user experience, and security.
- Communications: To respond to enquiries and send newsletter content if you have opted in.
- Legal Compliance: To fulfil legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse.
Our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest (analytics and site improvement), consent (cookies and newsletters), and contractual necessity (affiliate tracking).
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Track visitor behaviour and website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions for affiliate programmes operated by third-party casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Personalise content and facilitate retargeting across platforms (if applicable).
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You can also use industry opt-out tools to manage tracking preferences.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to non-UK casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of third-party websites. Each casino operator maintains its own privacy policy, and we strongly encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
We do not control these external sites and cannot guarantee their compliance with data protection laws. Your use of third-party links is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing for legitimate interests, direct marketing, or profiling.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time.
If you have a complaint regarding our privacy practices, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Email addresses and contact information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytical and usage data: Typically retained for 12 months.
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained as required by affiliate programme terms (typically 90 days to 12 months).
- IP addresses and technical data: Retained for security purposes (typically 6 months).
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal obligations to retain certain information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:
Email: privacy@huddersfieldjazzguitarfestival.co.uk
We aim to respond to data subject requests within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO.
Note: This website is an affiliate site and does not provide gambling services directly. Gambling involves risk. Please gamble responsibly and only with operators licensed in jurisdictions where you reside.