This Privacy Policy explains how irenesettino.com ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of visitors to our website. Irenesettino.com operates as an independent casino review and comparison platform serving users in Great Britain and is the data controller responsible for your personal information under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This document was last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: your name, email address, and any message content you send to our team.
- Newsletter sign-ups: your email address when you opt in to receive updates from irenesettino.com.
- Feedback and comments: any opinions or ratings you voluntarily submit regarding our casino reviews.
- Correspondence: records of any emails or messages you send directly to irenesettino.com.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location: collected automatically when you visit our site.
- Browser type and version: used to understand how visitors access irenesettino.com.
- Pages visited and time spent: including which casino reviews, articles, or comparison tables you interact with.
- Referring URLs: the source from which you arrived at our website.
- Device information: operating system, screen resolution, and device category.
- Cookie and tracking data: as described in the section below.
Cookies We Use
Irenesettino.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse visitor behaviour, and to support our affiliate partnerships with licensed casino operators. You may manage cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security features, and your cookie consent preferences on irenesettino.com. | Session / up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views and user journeys via tools such as Google Analytics to help us improve content quality. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links so irenesettino.com can attribute referrals and earn commission from licensed partners. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your language, region, or display settings to personalise your experience on return visits. | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party Advertising | Used by select advertising partners to display relevant promotional content from UK-licensed gaming operators. | Up to 90 days |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and maintain the irenesettino.com website and its casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted by users.
- To send newsletters or promotional updates where you have given explicit consent.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to improve our reviews and editorial quality.
- To manage and track affiliate referrals to third-party casino operators.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK law and regulatory requirements.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity on our platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
Irenesettino.com processes your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and, where applicable, the EU GDPR. We rely on your freely given consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies and email marketing. We rely on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for analytics, site security, and affiliate tracking activities — in each case having assessed that our interests do not override your fundamental rights. Where we are required to retain data to comply with legal obligations, we rely on Article 6(1)(c). You have the right to withdraw consent or object to legitimate-interest processing at any time.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Irenesettino.com contains links to third-party casino operators, bonus pages, and licensed gambling platforms. When you click an affiliate link, you may be directed to an external site governed by its own privacy policy — irenesettino.com is not responsible for the data practices of those operators. We also integrate analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and advertising networks that may set their own cookies. These providers process data as independent or joint controllers under their respective privacy frameworks. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit via irenesettino.com.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data irenesettino.com holds about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason for us to retain it.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to Object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing at any time.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may ask us to pause processing of your data while a complaint or request is resolved.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR obligations.
Data Security & Retention
Irenesettino.com implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Contact form data is typically retained for up to 24 months; analytics data is retained in line with the cookie periods described above. After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way irenesettino.com handles your personal data, please contact our team directly:
- Website: irenesettino.com