Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Boltonbeerfestival

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Boltonbeerfestival, operated by James Whitfield and accessible at boltonbeerfestival.org.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By using boltonbeerfestival.org.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read this document carefully before continuing to use our site.

1. Who We Are

Boltonbeerfestival is an independent online casino review website serving readers primarily in Great Britain. The website is owned and managed by James Whitfield, who acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information. Our site provides editorial reviews, comparisons, and information about online casino platforms. We do not operate any gambling services directly.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit boltonbeerfestival.org.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser type.
Device Information: Your IP address, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
Cookie Data: Data stored in cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
Contact Information: If you contact us directly via email, we may retain your name, email address, and the content of your message.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. Boltonbeerfestival.org.uk is intended solely for adults of legal gambling age in Great Britain.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

To monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our content and user experience.
To maintain the security and technical performance of boltonbeerfestival.org.uk.
To respond to enquiries submitted directly to James Whitfield or our editorial team.
To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK and EU data protection law.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Boltonbeerfestival.org.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our site. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymised statistical data.
Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: We participate in affiliate programmes with third-party casino operators. These cookies help track referrals and may be set by our affiliate partners.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of boltonbeerfestival.org.uk.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Our website contains links to third-party online casino platforms and gambling operators. These external websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Boltonbeerfestival.org.uk accepts no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing personal information.

Please note that boltonbeerfestival.org.uk may earn commission through affiliate partnerships when users click through to partner casinos. This does not affect our editorial independence or the accuracy of our reviews.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to track and report website traffic. Google Analytics collects data anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at Google's official website.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law

As a resident of Great Britain or the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You may request that inaccurate data be corrected.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate purpose exists for its retention.
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. Anonymised analytical data may be retained for longer periods for statistical purposes.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

Name: James Whitfield
Website: boltonbeerfestival.org.uk
Email: [email protected]

James Whitfield is the designated data controller for boltonbeerfestival.org.uk and is committed to handling all data protection matters promptly and transparently.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Boltonbeerfestival.org.uk reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of boltonbeerfestival.org.uk following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.