Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

1. Who We Are

Slots Villa (operated via slotdsvilla.com) is an independent entertainment review platform. References to "we", "us", or "our" in this policy refer to the operators of Slots Villa. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, referral source, device type, browser type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Cookie data: Preferences stored in your browser (see Section 6)
  • Contact data: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message
  • Affiliate tracking data: When you click an affiliate link, a tracking identifier may be passed to the destination platform to attribute the visit

We do not collect financial information, identification documents, or sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

  • Operate and improve this website and its content
  • Respond to contact form enquiries
  • Understand how visitors use the site (analytics)
  • Manage affiliate partnerships and track referrals
  • Comply with our legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

  • Legitimate interests: Analysing site usage to improve our editorial content
  • Consent: Where you have accepted cookies or submitted a contact form
  • Legal obligation: Where required by applicable law

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics) to understand site usage — data is anonymised and aggregated where possible
  • Affiliate network partners who process referral data to attribute visits from this site
  • Legal authorities where required by law

Any third-party processors are bound by data processing agreements and are required to handle your data in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data. Cookies used on this site include:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g. storing your age verification and cookie consent)
  • Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the site
  • Affiliate cookies: Track referrals to third-party platforms

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time. Declining non-essential cookies will not prevent you from accessing our content.

7. Data Retention

Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months. We delete personal data once it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Object to or restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability (receive your data in a machine-readable format)
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, please contact us via our contact page.