This Privacy Policy explains how Hhsoc ("we", "us", "our"), the operator of www.hhsoc.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit our website. As the data controller responsible for your information, we are committed to handling your personal data transparently and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using www.hhsoc.co.uk, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact details: Name and email address submitted via any contact or feedback forms on www.hhsoc.co.uk.
- Newsletter sign-up data: Email address provided when subscribing to updates or promotional content.
- Correspondence: Any messages or enquiries you send directly to our team, including the content of those communications.
- Preferences: Any optional information you provide about your gaming interests or preferred casino categories.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and device data: Your Internet Protocol address, browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Usage data: Pages visited on www.hhsoc.co.uk, time spent on each page, click-through behaviour, and navigation paths.
- Referral data: The URL or source from which you arrived at our website.
- Cookie identifiers: Unique identifiers set by cookies and similar tracking technologies (see section below).
- Approximate location: Country and region-level geolocation derived from your IP address to ensure content is appropriate for GB users.
Cookies We Use
www.hhsoc.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to operate core site functions, analyse user behaviour, and support our affiliate partnerships. You may manage your cookie preferences through our on-site consent tool or your browser settings at any time.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality such as page navigation, security, and consent preference storage. The site cannot operate correctly without these cookies. | Session / Up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on how visitors interact with www.hhsoc.co.uk (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve content and user experience. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino review links and affiliate referrals to measure the performance of partnerships with licensed GB operators. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers user settings such as display preferences, previously viewed reviews, and region selection to personalise your experience. | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party Advertising | Used by third-party partners to serve relevant promotional content based on your browsing history and interests, subject to your consent. | Up to 90 days |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of www.hhsoc.co.uk.
- To provide accurate and up-to-date casino reviews relevant to GB users.
- To respond to your enquiries, comments, or support requests.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have given explicit consent.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to enhance our editorial content.
- To measure the performance of affiliate links and partnerships with licensed casino operators.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK law.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity on our platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data: Consent — where you have actively opted in, for example by subscribing to our newsletter or accepting non-essential cookies; Legitimate Interests — for activities such as website analytics, security monitoring, and affiliate performance tracking, where our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms; and Legal Obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with applicable UK law. Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
www.hhsoc.co.uk contains links to third-party casino operators, including licensed GB gambling platforms reviewed on our site. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to an external website governed by its own privacy policy. We receive a commission for qualifying referrals; however, we do not sell your personal data to any third party. We share data with analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and affiliate tracking platforms only to the extent necessary to operate our service. All third-party processors are required to handle your data in accordance with UK GDPR standards.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw any previously given consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Data Security & Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form data and correspondence are typically retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the cookie retention periods detailed above. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or how www.hhsoc.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact the Hhsoc