Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
bcyt.org.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at bcyt.org.uk (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or registering.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Site and store user preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including clicks, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymised data collected through analytics services to understand user behaviour and improve our Site.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To analyse Site usage patterns, measure performance, and understand user behaviour.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals and commissions earned from partner casinos and betting platforms.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, optimise content, and improve Site functionality.
- Marketing: To send promotional materials, newsletters, and updates (only with your consent).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity or security threats.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and security.
- Performance Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our Site and improve performance.
- Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns and user behaviour for analytics purposes.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and betting platforms to track commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Remember your preferences and deliver targeted content.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics cookies by visiting your browser's privacy settings or using third-party opt-out tools.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external casinos, betting platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party websites. These external sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy statements before providing any personal information or using their services.
Your interactions with third-party sites are governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not this Privacy Policy.
5. Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request and obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to limit how we process your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to obtain and reuse your personal data across different services.
- Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and business purposes.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Cookies: Retention periods vary by cookie type; most session cookies expire after browser closure, while persistent cookies may remain for up to 2 years.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate programme requirements and tax obligations (typically 3-7 years).
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@bcyt.org.uk
Website: bcyt.org.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection, if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
ICO Contact Information:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire, SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Disclaimer: This Site is operated for informational and affiliate purposes only. We do not provide gambling services directly. Users must be of legal age in their jurisdiction to engage in gambling activities. Always gamble responsibly. If you experience gambling-related issues, please seek support from relevant organisations in your region.