Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
The Hairy Handlebars ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") operates the thehairyhandlebars.co.uk website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and referring URL.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you navigate our Site, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics
- To conduct website analytics and understand user behaviour
- To send promotional content and updates (where you have opted in)
- To comply with legal obligations
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and gather analytics:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commission attribution
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to non-UK casinos and other third-party websites. We are an affiliate website and promote external gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of third-party sites is at your own discretion and risk.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format
- Right to Object: You can object to processing for marketing and analytics
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically, we retain data for:
- Personal Information: Until you request deletion or for 3 years of inactivity
- Affiliate Tracking Data: For up to 2 years for commission purposes
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data retained for 12-24 months
- Cookies: As specified by cookie type (typically 12 months)
We may retain data longer if required by law or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data handling practices, please contact us:
The Hairy Handlebars
Email: privacy@thehairyhandlebars.co.uk
Website: thehairyhandlebars.co.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.