This Privacy Policy explains how Royaloakyork, operated through nycasino.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors to our casino review website. Royaloakyork.co.uk acts as the data controller for all personal information processed in connection with your use of this site. By continuing to browse nycasino.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this policy, which was last updated in 2026 and applies to all users located in Great Britain and beyond.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions — your name and email address when you reach out to our team.
- Newsletter sign-ups — email address provided when subscribing to updates from nycasino.co.uk.
- User-generated content — any comments, feedback, or review submissions you voluntarily send us.
- Correspondence — records of any emails or messages exchanged with the Royaloakyork team.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geolocation — recorded when you access nycasino.co.uk.
- Browser type and device information — including operating system, screen resolution, and browser version.
- Pages visited and navigation paths — which casino reviews, articles, and sections you viewed during your session.
- Referral source — the website or search engine that directed you to nycasino.co.uk.
- Session duration and click behaviour — captured via analytics tools to improve site performance.
Cookies We Use
Royaloakyork.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the site, analyse traffic, and deliver relevant content. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent banner.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Ensures core site functionality, security, and session management on nycasino.co.uk. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised usage data (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand visitor behaviour and improve content. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links so that referrals from nycasino.co.uk can be attributed correctly. | Up to 90 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your cookie consent choices and display preferences across visits. | Up to 1 year |
| Social Media | Enables sharing functionality and may be set by third-party social platforms when embedded content is loaded. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve the nycasino.co.uk website and its casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries and provide support to users who contact our team.
- To send newsletters or update emails where you have opted in to receive them.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour, enabling us to refine our reviews and editorial content.
- To track affiliate referrals and manage our commercial relationships with licensed casino operators.
- To ensure compliance with applicable laws, including UK gambling advertising regulations and data protection obligations.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity on the site.
Legal Bases for Processing
Royaloakyork.co.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where we use analytics cookies or send marketing communications, we rely on your freely given consent, which you may withdraw at any time. For operational activities — such as maintaining site security, responding to user enquiries, and managing affiliate tracking — we rely on our legitimate interests as a publisher, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. Where required by law, we will also process data to meet a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Royaloakyork.co.uk contains affiliate links to licensed online casino operators. When you click these links, you may be directed to third-party websites that operate under their own independent privacy policies; nycasino.co.uk is not responsible for their data practices. We may also share anonymised, aggregated analytics data with service providers such as Google Analytics solely to improve site performance. We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access — request a copy of the personal data nycasino.co.uk holds about you.
- Right to Rectification — ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure — request deletion of your personal data where there is no legitimate reason for us to retain it.
- Right to Data Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to Restrict Processing — ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — withdraw any previously given consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact the Royaloakyork team using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Royaloakyork.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures — including SSL encryption and access controls — to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Contact form and newsletter data is retained for a maximum of three years from the date of last interaction, after which it is securely deleted. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for longer periods for statistical purposes.
Contact
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the way nycasino.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact the Royaloakyork team by email at [email protected] or by writing to us via the contact form available on our website at nycasino.co.uk. We are committed to addressing all privacy-related