Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

The Scotsman's Lounge ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates thescotsmanslounge.co.uk (the "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 Website.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide.
Automatic Information: When you access our Website, we automatically collect:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referral sources and outbound links
- Geographic location data (approximate)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity and preferences on our Website.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, navigation patterns, and engagement metrics.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To deliver, maintain, and improve our Website and services
To track affiliate commissions and marketing performance
To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour patterns
To personalise your experience and provide relevant content
To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and support
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
To monitor and analyse site traffic and user engagement

Cookie Policy

Our Website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for core Website functionality (e.g., security, user preferences).
Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and website performance using services such as Google Analytics.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and affiliate networks for commission purposes.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners and advertisers.

Cookie Opt-Out: You can control 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. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators, payment providers, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Each third-party website has its own privacy policy and terms of service. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services.

Your use of linked casino and gambling websites is at your own risk and governed by their respective terms and conditions.

Your Rights

Under UK law, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal restrictions)
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Opt out of certain data processing activities
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

If you are located in the United States and subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar legislation, you have rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Personal information provided through contact forms is retained for up to 3 years
Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 12 months
Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required by our partners and relevant tax legislation (typically 6-7 years)
Cookies are retained according to their type and your browser settings

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

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:

Email: privacy@thescotsmanslounge.co.uk
Website: thescotsmanslounge.co.uk

We aim to respond to all data subject requests within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Registered Office: United Kingdom

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.