Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Scottish Rainforest Centre ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the scottishrainforestcentre.org.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other identifying information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our content.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies on your device.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and content viewed.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Conducting analytics and monitoring website performance and user behaviour.
- Tracking affiliate referrals to partner casinos and gaming sites to ensure proper commission allocation.
- Improving website functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support.
- Sending periodic communications regarding updates, promotions, or news (only with your consent where required).
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting against fraud or abuse.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and website performance using Google Analytics and similar services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casino sites for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to various online casinos and gaming platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites, including non-Gamstop casinos. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your use of linked websites is governed by their terms and conditions, not ours. We make no representations or warranties regarding the security or legality of third-party sites.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by us.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specifically:
- Personal data provided directly is retained until you request deletion or for a maximum of 3 years of inactivity.
- Cookie data is retained according to individual cookie lifespans (typically 13 months or less).
- Analytics and usage data are aggregated and retained for up to 2 years.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to settle commissions (typically 90 days to 1 year).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all requests within 30 days in accordance with UK data protection legislation.