Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Website: hygienecheck.net

Responsible Person: James Wilson

This Privacy Policy explains how hygienecheck.net collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By accessing or using hygienecheck.net, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

hygienecheck.net is an independent review and information website operated by James Wilson. We publish editorial content reviewing betting sites and casino platforms not registered with GamStop, targeting adult users based in the United Kingdom. We are not a gambling operator and do not accept wagers or process financial transactions on behalf of users.

2. Information We Collect

hygienecheck.net may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal data when you visit our website:

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring URLs.
Device and Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
Cookie Data: Data stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
Voluntarily Submitted Data: If you contact us via email or any contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide in your message.

hygienecheck.net does not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, or health-related data.

3. How We Use Your Information

The data collected by hygienecheck.net is used for the following purposes:

To analyse website traffic and improve the user experience on hygienecheck.net
To monitor and maintain the security and performance of our website
To respond to enquiries submitted directly to us
To comply with applicable legal obligations
To serve relevant advertising through third-party advertising partners

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

hygienecheck.net uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of hygienecheck.net and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregated information about how visitors use our site, helping us improve our content and structure.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Placed by third-party advertising and affiliate networks to track referrals and deliver relevant content.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of hygienecheck.net.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

hygienecheck.net contains links to third-party websites, including betting operators and casino platforms. Once you leave hygienecheck.net, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of external sites.

We may use third-party analytics services, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to collect and process usage data on our behalf. These services may transfer data internationally and are governed by their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under applicable data protection law, including the UK GDPR:

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 personal data where we have no lawful basis for retention.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Object: You may object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
Right to Data Portability: You may request transfer of your data in a structured, commonly used format.

California residents may also exercise rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. hygienecheck.net does not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

hygienecheck.net retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically retained in aggregated and anonymised form. Correspondence submitted via email is retained for a reasonable period to address your enquiry and comply with legal obligations.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the data collected through hygienecheck.net against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

hygienecheck.net is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to us, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

hygienecheck.net reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of hygienecheck.net following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

Name: James Wilson
Website: hygienecheck.net
Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.

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