Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
The Old Sailors ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates theoldsailors.co.uk (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or account creation, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of access, and referring website.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We track how you interact with our Website, including clicks, page views, search queries, and time spent on pages.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences
- To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics from casino and betting site partners
- To send newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
- To respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
- To personalise your experience and deliver relevant content
Cookie Policy
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks to casino and betting site partners to record referrals and commissions
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair Website functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external websites, including casino platforms, betting sites, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. We strongly recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party operators control their own data collection, and we have no control over their privacy practices. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under UK law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- 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 ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request we limit how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: You may object to processing for marketing or analytics purposes
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Typically:
- Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for up to 3 years
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and applicable law
- Technical logs are retained for up to 12 months for security purposes
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: theoldsailors.co.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised "Last Updated" date.