Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Astbury Parish ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates astbury-parish.org.uk (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, which primarily provides information and affiliate links to online betting and casino sites.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or subscriptions.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Unique identifiers, session data, and user preferences stored on your device.
• Usage Data: Click-through rates, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and interaction patterns for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Conducting website analytics and performance monitoring.
• Affiliate tracking and commission measurement from referred users.
• Improving Website functionality, content, and user experience.
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests.
• Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
• Sending newsletters or promotional communications (with your consent).

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Website performance (Google Analytics, similar services).
• Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals and commissions from partner casinos and betting sites.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and user preference tracking.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of tracking by:

• Adjusting your browser's cookie preferences.
• Using the "Do Not Track" feature in your browser.
• Opting out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains affiliate links to online casinos, betting sites, and other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. Each linked operator maintains its own privacy policy and terms of service. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services.

Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

5. Your Rights

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object: Opt out of marketing communications or certain processing activities.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Data Retention

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

• Contact information is retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 3 years.
• Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
• Affiliate tracking cookies are retained according to partner affiliate program terms (typically 30-90 days).

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

7. 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@astbury-parish.org.uk
Website: astbury-parish.org.uk

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on the Website.