Last updated: April 2026
ByTheGamblers (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates bythegamblers.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
1. What Data We Collect
We collect limited data depending on how you interact with this site:
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, and the content of your message when you use our contact form.
- Complaint form submissions — casino name, issue type, description, timeframe, and optionally an email address. IP addresses are stored in hashed form only.
- Analytics data — via Google Analytics 4 we collect anonymised usage data including pages visited, session duration, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/city level). No personally identifiable information is linked to this data.
- Cookies — see Section 3 below.
We do not collect payment information, passport details, or any sensitive personal data.
2. How We Use Your Data
- Site improvement — analytics data helps us understand which content is useful and where the site can be improved.
- Complaint tracking — complaint submissions are logged to help us identify patterns in casino behaviour and update our reviews. We may contact you by email to follow up if you provided one.
- Responding to enquiries — contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your message.
We do not sell your data to third parties. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.
3. Cookies
- Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — these cookies track anonymised visitor behaviour. Data is processed by Google LLC. You can opt out via Google Analytics Opt-out or by adjusting your browser settings.
- LiteSpeed Cache — technical cookies set by the caching layer to ensure correct page delivery. These do not track personal data.
We do not use marketing, retargeting, or advertising cookies.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
ByTheGamblers contains affiliate links to online casinos. If you click an affiliate link and register or deposit, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our ratings or editorial content. Our reviews are based on independent research and player feedback.
5. Third-Party Links
This site links to external websites including online casinos, responsible gambling organisations, and review platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review any external site’s privacy policy before providing personal information.
6. Data Retention
Contact and complaint form submissions are retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics default settings (26 months). You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data we hold. To exercise any of these rights, use the Contact Us page. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Contact
For any privacy-related queries, please use our Contact Us page.
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