Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to bauhinia-bar.co.uk ("we", "our", or "us"). We provide reviews, comparisons, and information regarding European betting sites for users in the United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
- Directly Provided Data: Name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Device and Technical Data: Your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, and platform.
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, referral sources, length of visit, and exit links.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: Details gathered via cookies regarding your browsing habits and interactions with outbound affiliate links.
2. How We Use Information
We use your personal data on the lawful bases of legitimate interests and consent for the following purposes:
- Website Analytics: To monitor and analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour to improve site functionality and content.
- Affiliate Tracking: To generate and monitor anonymised affiliate referral links when you click through to European betting operators.
- Site Improvement: To ensure that our content is displayed effectively on your device and to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Communication: To respond to your direct inquiries or customer service requests.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to distinguish you from other users. The types of cookies we use include:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation and security of our website.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve performance.
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Placed when you click on links to our partner betting sites to confirm that you were referred by us.
Opt-Out Options: You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings or through our on-site cookie banner. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your browsing experience.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external, third-party European casino and sports betting platforms. We act solely as an informational affiliate and do not operate gambling services. We have no control over, and accept no responsibility or liability for, the privacy policies, content, or practices of these third-party operators. We strongly advise you to read the privacy notice of any operator you visit before providing personal information or opening an account.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, UK residents hold specific data protection rights, including:
- 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 Processing: Request the limitation of how we process your data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing.
- Right to Data Portability: Request the transfer of your data to another service provider.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), at ico.org.uk.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Standard server logs and analytics data are routinely deleted or anonymised within 24 months of collection, while direct correspondence is retained for up to 12 months from resolution.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: privacy@bauhinia-bar.co.uk