This Privacy Policy explains how Hawknetcomputing, operating at hawknetcomputing.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our casino and gambling review platform. As the data controller for all information processed through this website, we are committed to handling your data responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use hawknetcomputing.co.uk, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Your name and email address when you submit a contact or enquiry form
- Feedback, comments, or messages you send directly to our team
- Newsletter subscription preferences if you opt in to our mailing list
- Any other details you voluntarily share when interacting with hawknetcomputing.co.uk
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/region level)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths through our site
- Referring URLs indicating how you arrived at hawknetcomputing.co.uk
- Device type and screen resolution for performance optimisation purposes
- Clicks on affiliate and outbound links to reviewed casino operators
Cookies We Use
Hawknetcomputing.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site functions correctly, to analyse visitor behaviour, and to support our affiliate partnerships. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, including security, session management, and cookie consent preferences | Session / up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views, traffic sources, and user journeys to help us improve hawknetcomputing.co.uk (e.g. Google Analytics) | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino review links and referrals to partner operators, allowing us to attribute conversions and earn affiliate commissions | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your display settings, language preferences, and previously viewed reviews to personalise your experience | Up to 12 months |
| Performance | Monitors site load times and technical errors to maintain optimal performance across all devices visiting hawknetcomputing.co.uk | Up to 6 months |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain hawknetcomputing.co.uk and deliver our casino review content
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, and support requests submitted by visitors
- To send newsletters or updates where you have explicitly opted in
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour, enabling us to improve content quality and site structure
- To track affiliate link performance and manage our relationships with partner casino operators
- To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK law
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity on our platform
Legal Bases for Processing
Hawknetcomputing.co.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR. Where we rely on your consent — for example, for analytics cookies or newsletter subscriptions — you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. For operational activities such as maintaining site security, improving user experience, and managing affiliate relationships, we rely on our legitimate interests as a content publisher, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. Where required by law, we will also process data to fulfil a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Hawknetcomputing.co.uk publishes reviews of and links to third-party casino operators, including Casino Joy and other licensed GB-market platforms. When you click an affiliate link, you will leave our site and be subject to the privacy policy of the destination operator. We are not responsible for data practices of third-party sites. We also work with analytics providers such as Google Analytics, which may process anonymised data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data hawknetcomputing.co.uk holds about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke any previously given consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details provided in the Contact section below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.
Data Security & Retention
Hawknetcomputing.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), restricted internal access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact form data is retained for a maximum of 24 months, after which it is securely deleted. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for longer periods for statistical purposes.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way hawknetcomputing.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team using the details below. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.
- Website: hawknetcomputing.co.uk
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal Address: Hawknetcomputing, United Kingdom
This Privacy Policy was last reviewed and updated in 2026. We reserve the right to amend this policy at any time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.