Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Fat Pirate Casino (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use our website. We aim to describe our practices in plain language, so you can understand what happens to your data and what choices you have.
If you have questions about privacy or data requests, contact us:
Phone: +44 20 7634 9821
Email: [email protected]
1) Who we are
Fat Pirate Casino operates this website as an informational resource. Depending on the page you visit, we may provide links to third-party services, including gambling-related operators and support organisations. Where we link to external websites, those third parties control their own privacy practices.
2) What information we collect
The information we collect falls into a few categories. Some data is provided directly by you, while other data is collected automatically through your browser.
2.1 Information you provide
- Contact details: if you email us, we receive your email address and any information you include in your message.
- Feedback and support requests: details you provide when reporting a problem or asking a question.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Device and usage data: IP address, approximate location derived from IP (city/region level), browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent.
- Log data: server logs that help us keep the site stable and protect it from abuse.
- Cookie and similar technology data: identifiers that help the site function, remember preferences, and measure performance.
3) Why we collect information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
- To operate the website: deliver pages, prevent errors, and keep services available.
- To keep the website secure: detect abuse, rate-limit suspicious traffic, and investigate security issues.
- To improve content quality: understand which pages users find useful and refine structure and wording.
- To respond to requests: answer emails and handle support communications.
- To comply with legal obligations: where applicable, including privacy and e-communications requirements.
4) Legal basis for processing (UK context)
Where UK privacy rules apply, we rely on one or more of the following bases:
- Legitimate interests: running a secure, functional website and improving content (balanced against your rights).
- Consent: for non-essential cookies/trackers where your choice is required (cookie banner / preference controls).
- Legal obligation: where we must comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
For cookie rules and how consent should work in practice, see the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance on cookies and similar technologies. (ICO is the UK authority responsible for enforcing these rules.)
5) Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for core website functions. Others help us understand traffic patterns or remember preferences. Where required, we present cookie choices and respect your selections.
5.1 Cookie categories we may use
- Strictly necessary: required for essential site operation and security features.
- Preferences: remember settings such as language or layout.
- Analytics: measure page performance and user journeys (usually aggregated or pseudonymous).
- Marketing (if enabled): measure campaign performance and limit repetitive ads (only where you opt in, if applicable).
5.2 Interactive chart — example of cookie categories
6) Sharing information with third parties
We may share limited data with service providers who help us run this website. Typical categories include:
- Hosting and infrastructure providers: to store and deliver website content.
- Security services: for anti-bot protection, DDoS mitigation, and threat detection.
- Analytics providers: to understand traffic and improve content (subject to your cookie preferences where required).
We do not sell personal information. If we share data with processors, we expect them to follow contractual safeguards appropriate to their role.
7) External links and third-party websites
Our pages may contain links to external resources. When you click a third-party link, you leave our site and the third party’s privacy policy applies. If you are looking for UK gambling regulation and safer gambling information, official resources include the Gambling Commission and recognised support services.
8) Useful UK resources (authoritative)
| UK Resource | What it’s for | Link |
|---|---|---|
| UK Gambling Commission | Regulator for gambling in Great Britain; consumer information and safer gambling guidance. | gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
| Safer Gambling (Gambling Commission) | Practical guidance for players on staying safer when gambling. | Safer Gambling guidance |
| GamCare | Support and the National Gambling Helpline (Great Britain). | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | Free, confidential advice and support finder for gambling harms (Great Britain). | gambleaware.org |
| GAMSTOP | National online self-exclusion scheme for Great Britain. | gamstop.co.uk |
| Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) | UK data protection and privacy authority; guidance on cookies and online privacy. | ICO cookies guidance |
9) Data retention
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. Email correspondence is typically retained long enough to resolve the request and maintain basic records, then deleted or anonymised when no longer required.
10) Security measures
We use administrative and technical safeguards designed to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, loss, or misuse. No website can guarantee absolute security, but we aim to keep protections proportionate to the data we handle and the risk profile.
11) Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
If UK data protection rules apply to you, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. These rights are not absolute and may depend on context, but we aim to respond transparently and within applicable legal timeframes.
- Right of access: request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy.
- Right to rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure: request deletion of personal data where there is no overriding legal basis to retain it.
- Right to restriction: ask us to limit processing under certain circumstances.
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to data portability: receive certain data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us:
Phone: +44 20 7634 9821
Email: [email protected]
We may request verification information before fulfilling a request to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to unauthorised individuals.
12) How to Make a Data Request
When submitting a privacy request, please provide:
- Your full name and contact email
- Details of your request
- Any relevant context (such as previous correspondence)
We aim to respond within one calendar month, unless the request is complex or numerous, in which case additional time may be permitted under applicable law.
13) Complaints
If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority.
The relevant authority in the United Kingdom is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
14) International Data Transfers
Some service providers we use may operate outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we apply appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections or reliance on adequacy regulations where available.
We evaluate third-party providers before engaging them and assess whether technical and organisational measures meet reasonable security expectations.
15) Automated Decision-Making
We do not use fully automated decision-making systems that produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals. Website analytics tools may use automated systems to categorise traffic patterns, but these do not involve personal profiling that impacts individual rights.
16) Age-Related Notice
Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age.
If you believe that a minor has provided personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information where applicable.
17) Responsible Gambling and Data Context
Although this website may publish gambling-related information, we do not process gambling account data, payment details, or betting history. Those activities are handled by licensed operators subject to UK regulatory oversight.
For official regulatory and responsible gambling frameworks in Great Britain, refer to the resources listed below.
18) UK Legal and Regulatory References
| Authority / Law | Description | Official Link |
|---|---|---|
| UK GDPR | United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation governing personal data processing. | legislation.gov.uk (UK GDPR) |
| Data Protection Act 2018 | UK law supplementing and tailoring GDPR provisions. | legislation.gov.uk (DPA 2018) |
| Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) | Rules on cookies, electronic marketing, and communications privacy. | legislation.gov.uk (PECR) |
| UK Gambling Commission | Regulatory framework for gambling operators in Great Britain. | gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
| Safer Gambling Guidance | Consumer-facing guidance and harm prevention framework. | Safer Gambling (UKGC) |
| Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) | UK supervisory authority for data protection compliance. | ico.org.uk |
19) Data Minimisation Approach
We aim to collect only information necessary to operate and improve the website. We do not request identity documents, payment credentials, or sensitive financial details.
If in the future the scope of processing changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.
20) Summary of Data Processing Activities
The table below provides a structured overview of how data categories may be processed in connection with this website. This summary is intended to improve clarity and does not replace the detailed sections above.
| Data Category | Purpose | Legal Basis (UK context) | Retention Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Emails | Responding to enquiries and support requests | Legitimate interests / Legal obligation (where applicable) | Retained only as long as necessary to resolve correspondence |
| Server Log Data | Security monitoring, system stability, abuse prevention | Legitimate interests | Short-term retention with periodic deletion or anonymisation |
| Analytics Data | Understanding website performance and user interaction | Consent (where required) / Legitimate interests | Aggregated or pseudonymised where possible |
| Cookie Identifiers | Functionality, preferences, performance measurement | Consent (for non-essential cookies) | Based on cookie duration settings |
21) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational updates, legal developments, or improvements in clarity.
When material changes occur, we will update the “Last Updated” date displayed on this page. Continued use of the website after updates indicates acknowledgment of the revised policy.
22) Transparency and Accountability
We recognise that privacy expectations continue to evolve. Even where legal obligations are limited, we aim to describe our practices in a way that reflects current regulatory thinking within the United Kingdom.
Our approach emphasises:
- Clarity over excessive technical language
- Minimal data collection consistent with operational needs
- Proportionate technical safeguards
- Accessible communication channels
23) Jurisdiction and Governing Framework
This Privacy Policy is interpreted in line with applicable laws of England and Wales, including UK data protection legislation and relevant regulatory guidance.
References to regulatory authorities or statutory frameworks are provided for informational context. External bodies maintain their own policies and are not responsible for this website.
24) Contact and Communication
For privacy-related enquiries, clarification requests, or formal data protection matters, please use the contact details below:
Fat Pirate Casino
Phone: +44 20 7634 9821
Email: [email protected]
Written correspondence may be submitted electronically. Where necessary, additional verification may be requested before disclosing personal information.
25) Final Statement
The objective of this Privacy Policy is to provide a clear explanation of how information connected with this website may be processed.
We aim to maintain proportionate data handling practices aligned with UK regulatory standards. If at any time you require clarification regarding data use, you are encouraged to contact us directly.
