This Privacy Policy explains how Shipsproject, operating at shipsproject.org.uk, collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website. Shipsproject acts as the data controller for all personal information processed through shipsproject.org.uk. By using our site, which provides independent Lottoland casino reviews and gambling-related content for users in Great Britain, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy is effective as of 2026 and will be updated periodically to reflect any changes in our data practices or applicable law.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: your name and email address when you reach out to the Shipsproject team directly.
- Newsletter sign-ups: your email address if you subscribe to updates or casino review alerts.
- Comments or feedback: any content you voluntarily submit through interactive features on shipsproject.org.uk.
- Survey responses: optional demographic or preference data you provide if you participate in user surveys.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location: used to understand your general geographic region (e.g., United Kingdom).
- Browser type and device information: collected to optimise the display of shipsproject.org.uk across devices.
- Pages visited and time spent: behavioural data gathered via analytics tools to improve site content.
- Referral source: the URL from which you arrived at shipsproject.org.uk.
- Cookie identifiers: technical identifiers stored locally on your device as described below.
Cookies We Use
Shipsproject.org.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse visitor behaviour, and to support our affiliate partnerships with casino operators such as Lottoland. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings at any time.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core site functionality, page navigation, and security features on shipsproject.org.uk. | Session / Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Measure page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour to improve our casino review content. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Track clicks on affiliate links to casino operators, including Lottoland, for commission attribution. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remember user settings such as cookie consent choices and display preferences on shipsproject.org.uk. | Up to 1 year |
| Third-Party | Set by external services (e.g., analytics or advertising platforms) integrated into shipsproject.org.uk. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of shipsproject.org.uk.
- To respond to enquiries and support requests submitted by visitors.
- To send newsletters or review updates where you have opted in to receive them.
- To analyse user behaviour and site performance using aggregated, anonymised analytics data.
- To track affiliate referrals and fulfil our commercial obligations with casino partners, including Lottoland.
- To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations under UK law.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of shipsproject.org.uk.
Legal Bases for Processing
Shipsproject.org.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We rely on consent where you have actively agreed to a specific use of your data, such as subscribing to our newsletter or accepting non-essential cookies. We rely on legitimate interests where processing is necessary for the operation of our review platform, affiliate activities, and site analytics, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms. Where required by law, we will also process data to comply with a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Shipsproject.org.uk contains affiliate links to third-party casino operators, including Lottoland. When you click these links, you leave our site and the operator's own privacy policy governs any data collected from that point onward. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party operators. We also use analytics service providers to monitor site performance; these providers may process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of access: request a copy of the personal data shipsproject.org.uk holds about you.
- Right to rectification: ask us to correct any 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, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to restrict processing: ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to withdraw consent: withdraw any previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Shipsproject team using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond 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.
Data Security & Retention
Shipsproject.org.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include secure server configurations, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), and access controls. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to meet our legal obligations. Contact form data is typically retained for no longer than 12 months, while analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in aggregated form. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way shipsproject.org.uk handles your personal data, please contact the Shipsproject team by emailing us through the contact page available at shipsproject.org.uk. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and transparently. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you retain the right to escalate your complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the supervisory authority for data protection matters in the United Kingdom.