Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026. This Privacy Policy outlines how thepeppermint.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and safeguards your personal data when you visit our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you interact with our platform:
- Identity and Contact Data: Name and email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, and time zone settings.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, pages viewed, referral sources, and interaction with outbound links.
- Cookie Data: Data captured through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Information
We process your data under legitimate interests and consent where required, specifically for:
- Affiliate Tracking: Monitoring outbound referral links to international online casinos to receive commission when users register or deposit through our tracking IDs.
- Analytics: Analysing user behaviour and demographic trends to monitor traffic and enhance site performance.
- Site Improvement: Optimising website design, content relevancy, and security measures.
- Communication: Responding to your enquiries or sending opted-in newsletters.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users. We utilise:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the technical operation of the site.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognise and count visitor numbers and observe user navigation patterns.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click on external casino links to track referrals and attribute conversions.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. You may also opt out through our on-site cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.
Third-Party Links
thepeppermint.co.uk operates as an independent review and affiliate resource focusing on international casinos. Our website contains outbound links to third-party casino operators and partners. Once you leave our domain, we have no control over the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party operators. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any gambling operator or external platform you visit before submitting personal data or funds.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you possess the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict or Object: Restrict or object to the processing of your data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.
Data Retention
We retain technical and usage data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this policy, typically not exceeding 24 months for aggregated analytics. Personal correspondence or newsletter subscription data is retained until you withdraw consent, request erasure, or the data is no longer necessary for administrative purposes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Data Protection representative at:
Email: privacy@thepeppermint.co.uk
Website: thepeppermint.co.uk