Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Darnhall.org.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at darnhall.org.uk (the "Site"), including all related content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms on our Site, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs when you access our Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To improve Site functionality, content, and user experience
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions
- To send you promotional content and updates (with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security breaches
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals and commission performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. Your use of third-party sites is entirely at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, portable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Generally, we retain:
- User account information: For the duration of your account plus 24 months after closure
- Analytics data: Up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data: Up to 90 days
- Legal and compliance records: As required by applicable law (typically 6-7 years)
If you wish to have your data deleted, please submit a request to the contact details below.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@darnhall.org.uk
Website: darnhall.org.uk
We will endeavour to respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with GDPR requirements.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information.