Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how kirkcudbrightparish.org.uk ("we," "us," "our," or the "Site") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and complying with UK data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Please note: This Site is an affiliate platform promoting gambling/casino services. We encourage responsible gambling. If you have concerns, please visit GambleAware.co.uk or contact the UK Gambling Commission.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and phone number (if voluntarily provided)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• Cookies & Tracking: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below)
• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site, referral source, and interaction patterns
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from IP address (UK jurisdiction verification)

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Analytics: Measuring site performance, user behaviour, and traffic patterns
• Affiliate Tracking: Monitoring clicks, referrals, and conversions to partner casinos and gambling operators
• Site Improvement: Enhancing user experience, functionality, and content relevance
• Legal Compliance: Verifying user location (UK only), age verification, and fraud prevention
• Marketing Communications: Sending newsletters and promotional updates (with your consent)

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookie types include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions to partner operators
• Marketing Cookies: Enable retargeting and personalised advertising

Opt-Out Options:

• Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete them after session end
• Visit YourOnlineChoices.com to opt-out of behavioural advertising
• Use the cookie consent banner on our Site to manage preferences

Note: Disabling essential cookies may limit Site functionality.

Third-Party Links

This Site contains links to external casino, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for:

• Their privacy practices or data handling
• The accuracy of their content or terms
• Compliance with their own privacy policies
• Account safety or financial transactions on third-party platforms

We recommend reviewing each partner's privacy policy before providing personal information or creating accounts. We recommend responsible gambling—set limits and seek help if needed via GambleAware.co.uk.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain processing activities
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

For users outside the UK/EU: Different data protection laws may apply. We comply with applicable regulations including CCPA (California), but UK GDPR is our primary framework.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your use of the Site and for 2 years after account closure
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for accounting and verification purposes (typically 7 years)
• Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type (essential cookies deleted after session; marketing cookies retained up to 12 months)

We may retain data longer if required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@kirkcudbrightparish.org.uk
Website: kirkcudbrightparish.org.uk
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy requests within 30 days

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

ICO Contact: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113

This Privacy Policy is effective as of 2026 and may be updated at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.