Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TheTonik.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Name – if you contact us via email or a contact form.
- Email address – when you subscribe to updates or contact us.
- IP address – automatically collected for security and analytics.
- Cookies – small data files stored on your device (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, device type, browser type, and approximate location.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics – to understand how visitors use our site and improve content.
- Affiliate tracking – to record clicks and referrals to partner casino sites, which may earn us a commission. This typically relies on cookies or tracking parameters.
- Site improvement – to optimise user experience, fix errors, and tailor content.
- Communication – to respond to your enquiries if you contact us.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we may use include:
- Essential cookies – necessary for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics, to measure traffic and usage patterns.
- Affiliate tracking cookies – set by us or third-party affiliate networks to track referrals.
- Advertising cookies – may be used to show relevant ads, including through third-party networks.
Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality and affiliate tracking.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino and affiliate websites. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control and are not responsible for how they collect, use, or share your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:
- UK and EU residents (UK GDPR / EU GDPR): Right to access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”), restriction of processing, data portability, objection to processing, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
- California residents (CCPA/CPRA): Right to know what personal information is collected, right to delete, right to opt out of sale or sharing, and right to non-discrimination. We do not sell personal information.
- Other jurisdictions: You may have similar rights under your local law. Contact us to exercise any applicable rights.
To exercise your rights, please email [email protected].
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics and affiliate tracking data may be retained in aggregate or pseudonymised form for up to 26 months. Contact form emails are typically kept for up to 12 months.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
TheTonik.co.uk is a trading name of a UK-based affiliate publisher.