Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how sfwmagazine.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: name and email address when you subscribe, contact us, or use forms.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system.
- Cookies and Usage Data: pages visited, time spent, referral URLs, clickstream data, and interaction with affiliate links.
2. How We Use Information
We use your information to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our content and user experience;
- Track affiliate link clicks and conversions for commission purposes;
- Maintain site security and prevent fraud;
- Respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
Legal bases include legitimate interests (analytics, affiliate tracking), consent (for non-essential cookies), and performance of a contract (when you request services).
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate tracking cookies: set when you click on affiliate links to casino operators, enabling us to earn commissions.
- Preference cookies: remember your choices, such as cookie consent.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and affiliate tracking.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party crypto casino and gambling websites operated by our affiliate partners. These sites have their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control and are not responsible for how they collect, use, or share your personal data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances;
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Data portability;
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
If you are a California resident, you may also have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal data.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Usage data and analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymised form. Affiliate tracking data is retained as required by our affiliate network agreements, typically up to 24 months.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@sfwmagazine.com