Privacy Policy

Welcome to Mystake Casino, an independent informational and affiliate resource dedicated to delivering accurate, up-to-date iGaming content to readers based in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy sets out, in plain and transparent terms, how our website — accessible — collects, processes, stores, and protects any information that arises from your use of our pages. We operate this platform as a content and comparison service, and we do not hold any gambling licence or directly offer wagering services.

As a website serving users in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, we are fully committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This policy applies to all visitors regardless of how they arrive at our site, whether through organic search, social referral, or a direct link. By continuing to browse our content, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described below. We encourage you to revisit this document periodically, as it may be updated to reflect regulatory changes or new operational practices.

Information We Collect From Visitors

As a purely informational resource, we do not operate user registration, account creation, or payment processing features. Accordingly, we do not intentionally gather personal details such as your full name, postal address, or financial credentials. However, certain technical data is collected automatically whenever a browser connects to our server. This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, and the date and time of each page request.

This technical or “non-personal” data is processed in aggregate form and is primarily used for server administration, performance monitoring, and traffic analysis. We cannot, and do not attempt to, link this data back to identifiable individuals. In addition, if you voluntarily submit a query or message through our contact form, we will handle the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

Our analytics infrastructure may also capture data points such as session duration, pages viewed per visit, and approximate geographic region (country or city level, not precise location). All such data assists us in understanding how our content is consumed and where improvements can be made. We treat this information with care and process it only in accordance with our stated purposes and legal bases.

How We Use Cookies on This Website

Cookies are small text files deposited on your device when you visit a website. They serve a range of functions, from keeping pages loading efficiently to tracking how users navigate a site over time. Our website uses cookies for analytics, affiliate tracking, and basic functionality. We do not deploy cookies that collect sensitive personal information, and we do not use cookies for targeted advertising or profiling in any way that would require explicit prior consent beyond our cookie notice.

The types of cookies we use can be categorised as follows:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without severely affecting your browsing experience.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors interact with our pages. Services such as Google Analytics fall into this category.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click on a link to a third-party operator, a cookie may be set to track whether you subsequently register or transact on that platform. This allows us to receive referral compensation at no cost to you.
• Preference Cookies: May store benign settings such as your preferred language or display options, where applicable.

You have the right to manage, restrict, or delete cookies at any time using your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or to be alerted before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site. For independent, authoritative guidance on managing cookies, we recommend consulting the following resources:

• www.youronlinechoices.com — A tool from the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
• www.allaboutcookies.org — A comprehensive, neutral resource explaining what cookies are, how they work, and how to control them across all major browsers.

Purposes for Which We Process Your Data

Any data collected — whether via cookies, server logs, or voluntary contact submissions — is processed only for clearly defined, legitimate purposes. We do not sell, rent, or barter visitor data with third parties for commercial gain. The primary purposes for which data is used on this website are outlined in the table below:

We take great care to ensure that the data we process is proportionate to the purpose at hand. Where possible, we anonymise or pseudonymise data to minimise privacy risks. We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that would produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

Legal Grounds for Processing Under UK GDPR

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, all processing of personal data must be grounded in at least one lawful basis. For the limited data we handle, our principal legal bases are legitimate interests and, where appropriate, consent. Legitimate interests apply where our processing is necessary for our reasonable business purposes — such as operating and securing a functional website, maintaining analytics, and tracking affiliate activity — and where these interests are not overridden by the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects.

Where consent is required — for instance, the setting of non-essential cookies or receipt of any promotional communication — we will always provide a clear, unbundled mechanism for you to grant or withdraw that consent. Consent is voluntary, and withdrawing it will not affect any service or access you receive from us. We do not rely on consent as a backdoor to process data we would otherwise have no right to handle.

We encourage all visitors who wish to understand their rights and protections under UK data protection law to consult the resources published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — UK GDPR Guidance, the primary supervisory authority responsible for enforcing data privacy standards in the United Kingdom. The ICO’s guidance is openly available and written in accessible language for both organisations and individuals.

Third-Party Services and External Processors

To deliver a reliable and informative website experience, we utilise a number of trusted third-party services. These partners may, in the course of providing their services, process technical data about your visit. We have selected each partner on the basis of their reputation, their own privacy standards, and their relevance to the functioning of a professional iGaming content platform.

The primary third-party tools and services we currently employ include:

1. Google Analytics: Used to generate anonymised reports on traffic, user journeys, and content engagement. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policies, and IP anonymisation is enabled where technically feasible.
2. Cloudflare: Provides content delivery network (CDN) services and DDoS protection, handling server requests on our behalf. Cloudflare processes connection data but does not retain it for advertising purposes.
3. Affiliate Programme Networks: When you click on a referral link on our site, third-party affiliate tracking systems may record the click event and set a tracking cookie. We do not control the privacy practices of destination casinos or affiliate networks beyond our own disclosures.

As this is an informational iGaming resource, we take seriously our responsibility to reference reputable regulatory and compliance bodies. Visitors seeking information about licensed gambling operators in Great Britain are encouraged to consult the UK Gambling Commission, which maintains a public register of licensed operators and sets the standards for responsible gambling in the jurisdiction. For data protection enquiries or complaints, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the authoritative body for UK residents.

Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships

Mystake Casino operates as an affiliate and informational website. Some of the links featured within our editorial content are affiliate links, meaning that if a user clicks through and subsequently registers or deposits at a referenced online casino, we may receive a commission payment from the operator. This compensation does not influence our editorial judgement, and we strive to maintain factual accuracy in all reviews and comparisons we publish.

Affiliate links are clearly integrated into our content in a natural way; they are not marked with disruptive banners or misleading calls to action. You will never be charged more as a result of using one of our affiliate links — any commission we earn is paid by the operator, not the player. We only maintain affiliate relationships with operators that hold valid licences from recognised regulatory authorities, including the UK Gambling Commission where applicable.

We believe transparency regarding our commercial relationships is essential to maintaining the trust of our readership. If you have any questions about whether a specific link or recommendation on this site carries an affiliate arrangement, please do not hesitate to reach out via our Contact Page.

How We Protect Your Information

Although we collect only minimal data, we take our security obligations seriously. Our website is served exclusively over HTTPS, employing SSL/TLS encryption to protect all data in transit between your browser and our servers. This ensures that any technical data exchanged during your visit cannot be intercepted or tampered with by third parties on the network.

We apply the principle of data minimisation as a core tenet of our information governance: we collect only what is genuinely necessary for the stated purposes and retain it for no longer than required. Access to any backend systems that may handle visitor data is restricted to a minimal number of authorised personnel and protected by strong authentication controls.

While no system connected to the internet can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review our technical and organisational measures to ensure they remain appropriate and proportionate. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to individuals’ rights and freedoms, we will fulfil our notification obligations to the ICO within the 72-hour window stipulated by UK GDPR, and will inform affected individuals where required by law.

Data Retention and Storage Periods

Given the informational nature of this website and our limited data collection practices, our retention requirements are correspondingly minimal. Server log files, which may contain IP addresses and request metadata, are typically retained for a short operational period — generally up to 30 days — before being purged or fully anonymised. This period is necessary for security monitoring and troubleshooting purposes.

Cookies deposited by analytics tools may persist for varying periods depending on the specific service and cookie type. Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies (such as those used by Google Analytics) may remain for up to 13 months. Affiliate tracking cookies typically persist for between 30 and 90 days, depending on the operator’s configuration. You may delete all cookies at any time using your browser settings.

Where you submit personal data voluntarily — for example, through a contact form — we retain that data only for as long as needed to respond to your query and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up correspondence. We do not archive contact records beyond what is operationally necessary.

Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law

As a visitor from the United Kingdom, you benefit from a robust framework of data subject rights under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are committed to facilitating the exercise of these rights in a timely, free-of-charge, and transparent manner. The rights available to you include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, together with details of how it is processed.
• Right to Rectification: If any data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): In certain circumstances, you may request that we delete personal data we hold relating to you.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to suspend processing of your data while a query or complaint is being resolved.
• Right to Data Portability: Where processing is based on consent or contract, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely through automated processing that produce significant legal effects.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the final section of this policy. We will aim to respond to all valid requests within one calendar month. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office. Details of how to make such a complaint are available at the ICO’s official website.

Child Safety and Age Restrictions

This website is intended exclusively for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. All content published on our platform, including casino reviews, bonus comparisons, and game guides, is produced for an adult audience and relates to activities that are legally restricted to adults in the United Kingdom. We do not knowingly collect data from or direct our content at minors.

If you are aware that a person under the age of 18 has accessed this website or submitted personal data through it, please contact us immediately so that we can take appropriate action, including the deletion of any information submitted by or relating to that individual. We strongly support responsible gambling initiatives, and part of that commitment is ensuring our content remains inaccessible and unappealing to young people.

Links to External Websites

Our editorial content regularly references and links to external online casinos, bonus offers, software providers, and regulatory bodies. These external sites are independently operated and are not subject to this Privacy Policy. Once you leave our website by following an outbound link, the privacy practices of the destination site apply exclusively. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit before submitting personal data.

We exercise reasonable editorial judgement when selecting sites to reference, preferring licensed operators and authoritative regulatory sources. Nevertheless, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or privacy compliance of any third-party website, and we accept no responsibility for the content or data practices of external platforms, even where those platforms are accessible via links on our pages.

Amendments to This Privacy Policy

The digital landscape and data protection regulatory environment are constantly evolving. We reserve the right to amend, update, or replace this Privacy Policy at any time and without prior individual notification, provided that material changes are prominently signposted on our website. The date of the most recent revision will always be indicated at the top or bottom of this document, and we recommend that regular visitors review it periodically to remain informed of any changes.

Continued use of our website following the publication of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acknowledgement of those changes. If any amendment significantly alters the nature of our data processing in a way that requires renewed consent, we will take appropriate steps to obtain that consent before proceeding with the revised practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way in which we handle data, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can reach our team through our Contact Page or using the direct details below. We aim to respond to all data-related correspondence promptly and courteously.

Phone: +44 20 3966 2661
Email: [email protected]
Address: 3rd Floor, Balmoral Plaza, Windsor Street, Gibraltar, GX11 1AA