Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how branmillcottage.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Website") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. By accessing and using our Website, you consent to the practices described herein.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Your name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and track site interactions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you navigate our Website, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour on our Website.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners.
- To improve Website functionality, content, and user experience.
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- To send marketing communications (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal interests.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Used to analyse user behaviour and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to casino partners for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising and personalised content.
You may opt-out of non-essential cookies by adjusting your browser settings or clicking our cookie consent banner. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliated partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, data collection, or terms of service. We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website before providing personal information or creating an account. Any interaction with linked casinos is entirely at your discretion and risk.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to correct inaccurate data.
- The right to request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- The right to restrict processing of your data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing, including for marketing purposes.
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to requests within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Generally:
- Personal data provided via contact forms is retained for 2 years.
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' data retention settings (typically 14 months).
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to process commissions and resolve disputes.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:
Email: privacy@branmillcottage.co.uk
We are committed to resolving any privacy complaints. If you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of our Website following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.