Privacy Policy

This policy explains how I handle personal data on noelharrison.co.uk. I’ve written it in plain English because privacy notices shouldn’t need a mathematics degree to understand. As a former slot game mathematician now writing about slot RTP, slot volatility and safer gambling under UK Gambling Commission rules, I take data protection as seriously as I took game fairness. This policy applies to visitors in the United Kingdom and explains your rights under UK GDPR.

What Data We Collect and Why

I collect only the data needed to run a personal blog: contact form details, email addresses from newsletter sign-ups, and basic technical data such as IP address and browser type. I never ask for gambling account details, payment information or anything else sensitive.

Information you give us directly

When you use my contact form, I receive your name, email address and message. When you subscribe to my newsletter, I receive your email address. I use this information solely to reply to you or to send the updates you asked for.

Technical data collected automatically

Like most websites, mine automatically records basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type and the pages you visit. This helps me keep the site secure and understand which articles on slot maths and online slots UK readers find most useful.

What we do not collect

I do not collect gambling account details, payment card information, bank details or any special category data. I have no interest in it, and no business reason to hold it.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

I use essential cookies to keep the site working and optional analytics cookies to understand which articles on slot RTP and slot volatility are most useful. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or my consent banner.

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, such as remembering your cookie preferences. They do not track you across other websites.

Analytics cookies

With your consent, analytics cookies help me see which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site. This informs what I write about next, whether that’s UKGC casinos, slot maths or safer gambling.

How to control cookies

You can accept or reject optional cookies through my consent banner, and clear or block cookies at any time in your browser settings. Rejecting analytics cookies won’t stop you reading anything on the site.

Analytics and How We Use It

I use Google Analytics 4 to track page views, session duration and referral sources, helping me improve content on UKGC casinos and safer gambling. IP addresses are anonymised and data is aggregated, so I see trends rather than individuals.

Anonymised IP addresses

IP anonymisation is switched on, which means your full IP address is not stored by Google Analytics. This keeps the data firmly in aggregate territory.

What we learn from analytics

I learn which explanations of slot volatility get read most, how long people spend on a page, and which topics deserve deeper coverage. I don’t learn who you are.

Third-Party Services We Rely On

My site uses trusted third parties including Google Analytics, Mailchimp for newsletter delivery, and Cloudflare for security and performance. Each provider has its own privacy policy and GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

Mailchimp

Mailchimp stores your email address and manages newsletter delivery. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email I send.

Cloudflare

Cloudflare provides security and performance services, including protection against malicious traffic. It may process technical data such as IP addresses as part of keeping the site safe and fast.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a UK resident, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to marketing. You can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Right to access

You can ask for a copy of the personal data I hold about you, and I’ll provide it free of charge within the timescales UK GDPR requires.

Right to erasure

You can ask me to delete your personal data where there’s no good reason for me to keep it, and I’ll act on valid requests promptly.

Right to object

You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, and to marketing at any time. Unsubscribing from the newsletter is always one click away.

How to exercise your rights

Email [email protected] with your request and I’ll respond in line with UK GDPR. If you’re unhappy with how I’ve handled it, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

How Long We Keep Your Data

I retain contact form submissions for 12 months, newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe, and analytics data for 26 months. After these periods, data is deleted or anonymised.

Contact form data

Messages sent through my contact form are kept for 12 months so I can follow up if needed, then deleted.

Newsletter data

Your email address stays on my Mailchimp list until you unsubscribe, after which it is removed.

Analytics data

Aggregated analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is deleted or further anonymised.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how I handle your data, email [email protected]. I aim to respond within 30 days, in line with UK GDPR requirements.

Response times

I aim to respond within 30 days, and sooner wherever possible. Complex requests may take a little longer, but I’ll keep you informed.

Data controller details

I, Noel Harrison, am the data controller for noelharrison.co.uk. I’m based in the United Kingdom and process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR.

Transparency matters to me, whether I’m explaining slot RTP and slot volatility or how your data is handled. This site is committed to UK GDPR compliance and to safer gambling principles in everything I publish. I’ll update this policy when my practices change, so please check back occasionally for the latest version.