Privacy Policy

Welcome to Barz Casino — an independent, editorially driven iGaming information resource based in the United Kingdom. This website, accessible, exists to provide UK players with impartial guides, operator comparisons, and responsible gambling information. We do not operate an online casino, accept player registrations, or process financial transactions of any kind.

This Privacy Policy sets out, in plain and transparent terms, exactly how our website handles information relating to its visitors. It applies to all users who browse our pages from the United Kingdom or any other territory and has been drafted in accordance with the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read it carefully before continuing to use this website.

Information Our Website Collects About You

As a purely informational resource, we deliberately limit the volume of data we collect to what is strictly necessary for the website to function and to improve the experience we offer visitors. We do not run user account systems, collect payment details, or store personally identifiable information such as full names, postal addresses, or national insurance numbers.

The categories of non-personal technical data we may receive when you visit include your anonymised IP address (typically truncated before storage), browser type and version, the operating system used, the referring URL, page views, session duration, and broad geographic location at country or region level. None of this information is sufficient on its own to identify you as an individual.

We may also receive interaction signals — such as which links were clicked, how far down a page a user scrolled, or which content categories attracted the most visits — through third-party analytics platforms. These signals help us understand what information our audience finds useful so we can continue to produce relevant, accurate iGaming guidance.

On occasion, if you choose to submit a query or feedback message via our contact form, you may voluntarily supply your name and e-mail address. Such information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not added to any marketing list or shared with third parties for promotional purposes.

Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

Like almost all websites, Barz Casino uses cookies — small text files placed on your browser or device — to support its basic operations and to analyse visitor behaviour. Cookies themselves do not contain personal data capable of identifying you, although some cookies set by third-party services may be associated with a pseudonymous identifier.

We use the following categories of cookies on this website:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — essential for the website to load and display correctly; these cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Analytics & Performance Cookies — set by services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised statistics about page visits, session length, and navigation paths, allowing us to identify and fix performance issues.
• Functionality Cookies — remember your preferences (for example, language or display settings) so that you receive a more consistent experience on repeat visits.
• Targeting & Affiliate Cookies — placed when you click on an affiliate or partner link, allowing the destination operator to attribute your visit and for us to track referral activity for reporting purposes.

You have the right to control which non-essential cookies are active on your browser. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through your browser settings. Popular browsers offer granular controls: in Chrome, go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies; in Firefox, use Preferences → Privacy & Security; in Safari, visit Preferences → Privacy. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of this website display or function.

For independent guidance on managing your online advertising preferences and understanding how cookies work across the web, we recommend the following authoritative resources:

• www.youronlinechoices.com — a tool maintained by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance that allows you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating organisations.
• www.allaboutcookies.org — an independent educational resource that explains different cookie types, how to view the cookies stored by your browser, and how to remove them.

How We Use the Data We Receive

The limited technical data and analytics information we receive serve a small number of clearly defined purposes, each of which is proportionate to the nature of an informational website. We do not sell visitor data, create behavioural profiles for advertising, or use automated decision-making processes that produce legal or otherwise significant effects on individuals.

Our primary use of analytics data is to understand audience behaviour so that we can improve the quality, accuracy, and structure of our iGaming content. For example, if analytics indicate that a particular guide on responsible gambling tools receives a high bounce rate, we may restructure that page to make the information easier to navigate.

Technical data such as anonymised IP addresses and browser information also helps us maintain website security and stability. Detecting unusual traffic patterns or repeated access from suspected bots allows us to protect the integrity of the site for legitimate users.

Where our website contains affiliate or partner links, cookies and referral parameters may be used for affiliate tracking purposes. This means that if you click through to a licensed gambling operator and subsequently register or deposit, we may receive a commission. This tracking is commercial in nature and does not involve the collection of your personally identifiable information by us — it is governed by the affiliate programme’s own data practices, which are independent of this policy.

Legal Basis for Processing Under UK GDPR

Every processing activity we carry out must rest on a lawful basis as defined by the UK General Data Protection Regulation. For an informational website such as ours, the two most applicable bases are Legitimate Interests and Consent.

We rely on Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) for the processing of anonymised analytics data and the technical logging required to keep the website secure and operational. We have conducted a legitimate interests assessment and determined that the minimal and anonymised nature of the data collected means this processing is unlikely to override the rights and freedoms of website visitors.

We rely on Consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR) for the placement of non-essential cookies, including analytics and affiliate tracking cookies. Where required, we present a cookie consent mechanism and only activate non-essential cookies once consent is freely given. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or, where applicable, through our on-site cookie preference controls.

For further information on the legal framework governing data protection in the United Kingdom, we direct you to the following authoritative official sources:

• ICO – UK GDPR Guidance and Resources — the Information Commissioner’s Office provides comprehensive documentation on the UK GDPR, including lawful bases, data subject rights, and compliance obligations for organisations processing personal data.
• Data Protection Act 2018 – Full Text — the primary domestic legislation that supplements and tailors the UK GDPR, available in full via legislation.gov.uk.

Third-Party Services and External Data Processors

To deliver a reliable and well-analysed website experience, we make use of a small number of established third-party technology providers. Each of these providers processes data under their own terms of service and privacy frameworks, and where required we have in place appropriate data processing agreements.

The principal third-party services active on this website are described below:

We evaluate each third-party provider against data minimisation and security standards before integration. We do not grant any third party the right to use data collected on our website for their own independent commercial purposes beyond the scope of the services they provide to us.

As a website covering the UK iGaming sector, we also acknowledge the regulatory environment within which licensed gambling operators operate. Players seeking information about responsible gambling or operator licensing should refer to:

• UK Gambling Commission — the statutory body responsible for regulating commercial gambling in Great Britain, protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of the gambling industry.
• Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — the UK’s independent authority upholding information rights, with powers to investigate and enforce data protection law.

Affiliate Relationships and Commercial Transparency

This website operates as an affiliate marketing resource within the iGaming sector. Some of the links you encounter while browsing our pages — particularly those pointing to online casino operators, sportsbooks, or other gambling-related services — are affiliate links. This means that if you click through to a third-party operator and complete an action such as registering an account or making a qualifying deposit, we may receive a financial commission from that operator.

The existence of affiliate relationships does not compromise the editorial independence of our reviews, guides, or ratings. Our content team assesses operators against consistent criteria — including licensing status, bonus terms, customer support quality, and responsible gambling provisions — irrespective of the commercial arrangement in place. We do not accept payment in exchange for artificially elevated ratings or suppression of negative findings.

All affiliate commissions are earned in accordance with the terms agreed between us and individual operators or affiliate programme managers. These commercial relationships are standard practice within the iGaming information sector and are disclosed here in the interest of full transparency, in line with both UK advertising standards and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

How We Protect Your Information

Although we collect minimal data, we take our data security responsibilities seriously. This website is served exclusively over HTTPS, enforced by an up-to-date TLS certificate. This means all data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted in transit, protecting it from interception by third parties.

We apply a principle of data minimisation throughout our operations: we collect only what is necessary, retain it only for as long as required, and restrict access to configuration settings and analytics dashboards to a small number of authorised team members operating under confidentiality obligations. No raw visitor logs are shared with external parties beyond the third-party processors described in this policy.

Data Retention and Storage Periods

Given the non-personal nature of most data we receive, our retention approach is straightforward and deliberately short. Anonymised analytics data is retained within our Google Analytics 4 property for a rolling period of 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted in accordance with our GA4 data retention configuration. Aggregate, non-identifiable reporting data (such as monthly visit totals) may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be linked to any individual.

Cookies placed on your device expire according to the schedules set by each respective cookie category. Strictly necessary session cookies typically expire when you close your browser. Analytics cookies have a lifetime of up to 13 months. Affiliate cookies generally persist for 30 to 90 days from the date of placement, as specified by the individual affiliate programme.

Any personal information you submit voluntarily via our contact form — such as your name and e-mail address — is retained only for as long as is necessary to process your enquiry and any reasonable follow-up. We do not store contact form submissions in a database beyond this purpose, and we do not use such information for any secondary marketing activity.

Your Rights as a UK Data Subject

Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, individuals whose data is processed have a set of enforceable rights. While the minimal nature of our data processing means most of these rights will rarely be triggered in practice, we are fully committed to respecting and facilitating them where applicable.

Your rights include the following:

1. Right of Access — you may request confirmation of whether we hold any data relating to you and, if so, a copy of that data.
2. Right to Rectification — if any data we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.
3. Right to Erasure (“Right to Be Forgotten”) — in certain circumstances, you may ask us to delete data we hold relating to you.
4. Right to Restrict Processing — you may ask us to pause the processing of your data while the accuracy or lawfulness of processing is contested.
5. Right to Data Portability — where processing is based on consent or a contract and carried out by automated means, you have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
6. Right to Object — you may object to processing based on legitimate interests; we will assess whether our compelling grounds for processing override your objection.
7. Right to Withdraw Consent — where we rely on consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies), you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise any of the rights listed above, please get in touch using the contact details set out at the end of this policy. We will respond within one calendar month in accordance with the UK GDPR’s response timeline requirements. If you believe we have failed to uphold your data rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint.

Child Protection and Age Compliance

This website contains information about online gambling products and services. Gambling can be harmful and is strictly regulated as an activity for adults only. Accordingly, our content is intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 years or over. We do not knowingly target, collect data from, or create content designed to appeal to persons under the legal gambling age.

We strongly support the mission of organisations dedicated to safer gambling. If you are concerned about a young person’s exposure to gambling content, we encourage the use of parental control software and internet filtering tools. UK households with children can access free parental controls through their broadband provider in accordance with the UK Safer Internet provisions.

If we become aware that data has been collected from a person under the age of 18, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. Parents or guardians who believe a minor may have interacted with this website are encouraged to contact us directly so that we can investigate and act accordingly.

Links to External Websites and Third-Party Content

Our website contains hyperlinks to third-party websites, including licensed gambling operators, regulatory bodies, responsible gambling charities, and industry news sources. These links are provided for informational convenience and do not constitute an endorsement of the linked website’s content, products, or services.

Once you leave Barz Casino by clicking an outbound link, you enter a domain that is entirely outside our control. We have no visibility into, or responsibility for, the privacy practices, data processing activities, cookie policies, or security standards of any third-party website. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every external website you visit, particularly before supplying any personal information to them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The iGaming regulatory landscape and digital privacy law continue to evolve, and we periodically review and update this policy to ensure it remains accurate, legally compliant, and reflective of our current data practices. The date of the most recent revision is shown at the foot of this document.

Where changes are substantive — for example, if we introduce a new category of cookie or begin working with an additional third-party data processor — we will notify returning visitors through a prominent notice on the website. Minor clarifications and formatting improvements may be made without advance notification.

We recommend checking this page periodically if you visit our website regularly. Continued use of the website following publication of an updated policy constitutes acceptance of the revised terms, to the extent permitted by applicable UK data protection law.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data subject rights, or would like to report a concern relating to our data practices, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You are also welcome to reach us via our Contact Page.

Our contact information is as follows:

• Telephone: +44 20 0000 0000
• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: Level 5, St Julian’s Business Centre, St Julian’s, Malta

We aim to respond to all enquiries within five working days. For formal data subject access requests or complaints, our response period is governed by the UK GDPR’s 30-day statutory timeline. If you are not satisfied with our response, you retain the right to escalate your complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office.