Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you use parksidecafe.org:
- Name – if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
- Email address – if you submit an enquiry or newsletter sign-up.
- IP address – automatically collected for security and analytics.
- Cookies – small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referral source, device type, and general location (city/country).
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with the site and improve content.
- Affiliate tracking – to record clicks and referrals to William Hill or other gambling operators, which may earn us a commission.
- Site improvement – to test features, fix errors, and enhance user experience.
- To respond to enquiries or provide requested information.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on parksidecafe.org. Cookies may be:
- Essential cookies – required for basic site functionality (e.g., cookie consent).
- Analytics cookies – help us measure traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate tracking cookies – set by third-party affiliate networks or operators when you click a link to William Hill or other sites, to track referrals.
- Advertising cookies – may be used to deliver relevant ads on other platforms.
Opt-out options: You can control cookies via your browser settings, delete existing cookies, or use opt-out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on). Note that disabling cookies may affect affiliate tracking and site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, sportsbooks, and affiliate partners such as William Hill. These sites have their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control and are not responsible for how they collect, use, or share your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- UK GDPR / EU GDPR (for UK and EEA residents): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, object to processing, and withdraw consent at any time.
- CCPA (for California residents, if applicable): Right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and non-discrimination.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month (or as required by law).
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Affiliate tracking data may be retained for up to 24 months to comply with affiliate program requirements. Analytics data is typically anonymised and retained for up to 26 months. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 12 months.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]