Our Privacy & Data Policy
Before you dive into our analyses of UK online casino spam and rogue iGaming sites, here’s how we respect your privacy on this blog. In an online environment rife with deceptive data practices, we believe in transparency and minimal data collection. This policy outlines our approach, governed by the laws of the United Kingdom.
What Data We Collect (And What We Don’t)
We primarily collect data you voluntarily provide, like comments or newsletter sign-ups. We do not collect sensitive payment data, unlike the rogue casino sites we critique, such as those mimicking legitimate UK brands like Bet365 or William Hill to harvest financial details.
Voluntary Submissions (Comments & Contact)
When you choose to interact, we collect the information you provide. This includes:
- Name and email address when posting a comment.
- Email address when signing up for our newsletter or contacting us via email.
- The content of your messages or comments themselves.
Automatic Technical Data
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifying information when you visit. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed. This data is aggregated for analytics.
What We Explicitly Avoid
We do not collect, process, or store any sensitive personal data. You will never be asked for, nor should you provide, payment details, copies of identification, or any other financial information on this site. This stands in stark contrast to the fake casino email scams we document.
Cookies & Tracking on SpamPoetry.org
We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (like Google Analytics 4) to understand readership. We do not deploy invasive tracking for ad retargeting, a common tactic in the spam emails we dissect.
Essential Session Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the website to function. They manage basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas. They do not track your activity elsewhere.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors engage with our content, such as which guides on ‘fake casino email’ or ‘spam poetry UK’ archives are most read. This information is used for statistical purposes only.
Third-Party Embeds (e.g., YouTube)
Occasionally, we may embed content from platforms like YouTube. These sites may use their own cookies. We recommend you review the privacy policy of these third-party services for details on their data practices.
How We Use Analytics
Analytics help us see which topics, like ‘fake casino email’ guides or ‘spam poetry UK’ archives, resonate most. We anonymise IP addresses and respect Do Not Track signals where possible.
Purpose: Understanding Reader Interests
Analytics data shows us which articles are most valuable to our audience, helping us prioritise future investigations into UK iGaming scams and spam trends.
Data Anonymisation
We configure our analytics to anonymise IP addresses, meaning the data cannot be easily traced back to you as an individual.
Your Control Over Analytics
You can control cookie consent via our cookie banner. Most browsers also allow you to refuse cookies or signal a Do Not Track preference, which we aim to honour.
Third-Party Services We Use
We use reputable services like Google Workspace for email and a UK-based hosting provider. We vet their GDPR compliance, unlike the unregulated third-party affiliates behind many rogue casino sites operating from jurisdictions like Curacao.
Hosting & Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on servers within the United Kingdom. Our hosting provider is contractually obligated to protect your data under UK GDPR standards.
Communication Platforms
We use professional email services to handle correspondence. These providers have robust security and privacy commitments aligned with UK data protection law.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
We may use CDNs to serve website files quickly. These services process limited technical data (like IP addresses) but are essential for site performance.
Your UK GDPR Rights
As a UK-based reader, you have rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability. Contact us to exercise these.
Right to Access & Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and, where applicable, to receive it in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Rectification & Erasure
You can request correction of inaccurate data. You may also request we erase your personal data, which we will comply with unless we have a legitimate legal reason to retain it.
Right to Object & Restrict Processing
You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing. You can also request we temporarily restrict processing of your data while a query is resolved.
Data Retention Periods
We keep comment data while the post is live, newsletter data until you unsubscribe, and server logs for 30 days. We don’t hoard data indefinitely, a hallmark of the scam operations we report on.
Comment Data
Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to preserve the context of the discussion. You can request deletion of your comments at any time.
Newsletter & Contact Data
We retain your email address for our newsletter until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are kept for a period necessary to address your enquiry, typically 12 months.
Server Logs & Backups
Server access logs containing IP addresses are automatically rotated and deleted after 30 days. System backups are retained for disaster recovery purposes only.
How to Contact Us About Privacy
For any data concerns or to report UK iGaming scams, contact our editorial team directly. We are not a regulatory body like the UK Gambling Commission, but we can advise.
Primary Contact Method
For all privacy-related requests, including Subject Access Requests, please email: [email protected].
Subject Access Requests
We will respond to your UK GDPR request within one month. We may need to verify your identity before disclosing information.
Reporting Scam Activity
While we analyse scam tactics, the official UK regulator for gambling is the UK Gambling Commission. For formal complaints about a gambling site, you should contact them. For data protection complaints, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
This policy reflects our commitment to transparency, mirroring the scrutiny we apply to the UK’s online casino spam landscape. We operate with integrity, in clear opposition to the rogue operators we expose.