Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Website: shandilyncockers.com ("we", "us", "our")

This Privacy Policy explains how shandilyncockers.com, an affiliate website reviewing the top 20 betting sites in the UK, collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We do not provide gambling services; we provide information and links to licensed third-party operators. You must be 18 or over to use gambling services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Contact details: your name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Cookie data: identifiers stored via cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).
• Usage data: pages visited, time on site, referral sources, and outbound clicks to betting operators.

We do not collect payment details, gambling account credentials, or special category data.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our content and services.
• Track affiliate referrals to third-party betting sites (we may earn a commission when you sign up via our links, at no extra cost to you).
• Maintain site security and prevent fraud or abuse.
• Respond to enquiries you send us.

Our lawful bases are legitimate interests (analytics, affiliate tracking, site improvement) and, where applicable, your consent (non-essential cookies, newsletters).

3. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function.
• Analytics cookies: (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site.
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: set when you click links to betting operators so referrals can be attributed.

Opt-out options: You can manage or withdraw consent via our cookie banner, adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, or use opt-out tools such as Google Analytics' browser add-on. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casino and betting operators and other affiliate partners. When you click these links and visit their websites, their own privacy policies apply. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party site. We recommend reviewing each operator's privacy policy before providing personal data or registering an account. All operators we list are expected to hold a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request rectification of inaccurate data.
• Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to processing, including profiling and direct marketing.
• Data portability, where applicable.
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).

To exercise any right, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 26 months; correspondence for up to 12 months; affiliate tracking data in line with cookie lifespans (usually up to 30 days). Data is securely deleted or anonymised once no longer required.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: privacy@shandilyncockers.com
Website: shandilyncockers.com

We may update this policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically for the latest version. Gamble responsibly — 18+. For support, visit BeGambleAware.org.