Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025  |  alter-spin.net

1. Who We Are

alter-spin.net ("we", "us", "our") is an independent affiliate website providing reviews and information about Alterspin Casino. We are not the casino operator. This policy describes how we handle information on this website.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data necessary to operate this website. This may include:

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referral URL, and visit timestamps — collected automatically by our hosting provider.
• Cookies: Small files stored in your browser for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes (see Section 5).
• Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised usage statistics through third-party analytics services.

We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information directly. Any data you provide to Alterspin Casino itself is governed by the casino operator's own privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected is used to:

• Monitor website performance and fix technical issues
• Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve content
• Track affiliate referrals for commission purposes
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we process your data on the basis of:

• Legitimate interests: Website analytics and security monitoring
• Consent: Non-essential cookies, where you have provided consent via our cookie notice

5. Cookies

This website uses cookies. These fall into the following categories:

• Strictly necessary: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics: Help us understand traffic patterns (e.g. Google Analytics or similar). These are anonymised where possible.
• Affiliate tracking: Used to attribute referrals and calculate commissions. These cookies may be set by our affiliate network.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share anonymised data with the following categories of third parties:

• Web analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
• Hosting and CDN providers
• Affiliate network platforms

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

7. Data Retention

Server log data is typically retained for up to 90 days. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. Affiliate tracking cookies typically expire within 30–90 days.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the details on our Disclaimer page.

9. International Transfers

Our hosting and analytics providers may process data outside the EEA. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, please refer to the contact information on our Disclaimer page.