1. Starting point
Top20gbslotforge is an editorial comparison website for adults in the United Kingdom. When you use this site, some information is processed automatically so the pages can load, remember basic preferences and show us which parts of the site are useful. We keep that scope narrower than many commercial websites because readers come here for reviews, not account management. Our intention is to collect what is needed to run and improve the publication, not to build a detailed behavioural profile for its own sake.
2. The information we receive directly
If you email us, we receive the details you include in the message. That may contain your name, email address, subject line, attachments and any context you choose to provide. We use that information to answer the message, keep a record of the conversation and, where appropriate, address legal, privacy or editorial questions. We do not ask readers to create site accounts, submit payment details or provide identity documents through Top20gbslotforge. If a visitor voluntarily shares sensitive data by email, we will treat it carefully and only for the purpose of handling the request.
3. Usage signals and technical logs
Like most websites, we collect standard technical information when pages are requested. This can include browser type, device category, approximate region, language preferences, referring page, timestamps, page views and on-site interactions such as which review page was opened. Server and security logs may also record IP addresses for a short period to help protect the site, diagnose faults and investigate suspicious traffic. These records help us maintain service quality, spot broken pages and understand whether the review layout works on common devices.
4. Age gate and cookie reference
We store a small local record when a visitor confirms they are 18 or over. We also store a separate record when a visitor accepts the cookie banner. On this site those markers are saved under the keys top20gbslotforge_age and top20gbslotforge_cookies. Their purpose is practical: to prevent the age overlay and cookie notice from reappearing on every page load. We may also use cookies or similar storage for basic analytics, session continuity, performance measurement and affiliate link tracking. More detail appears in our Cookie Policy.
5. Why we process information
We use data to deliver pages, remember simple preferences, respond to correspondence, monitor site health, prevent abuse, analyse traffic trends and understand which comparison sections readers find useful. We also use limited data to measure whether outgoing affiliate links were clicked and whether content improvements affect reader behaviour. None of that changes the editorial status of the site, but it does help us keep the publication sustainable and usable. We do not use collected information to make automated gambling decisions about visitors.
6. Legal bases under UK GDPR
Depending on the context, our legal bases include consent, legitimate interests and compliance with legal obligations. Consent may apply where cookie choices are involved. Legitimate interests support routine site administration, analytics, fraud prevention, information security, affiliate measurement and responding to reader enquiries, provided those interests do not override the rights and freedoms of visitors. Legal obligations may apply when we need to retain records relevant to regulatory or legal issues. Where consent is relied upon, it may be withdrawn later without affecting processing that took place before the withdrawal.
7. Partners and limited sharing
We may share information with hosting providers, analytics services, email providers, technical contractors and affiliate platform partners that help us operate the site. Those partners only receive what is reasonably needed for their role. We do not sell personal information in the casual marketing sense of handing reader databases to unknown third parties. Where affiliates or analytics vendors receive data through redirects, cookies or link parameters, that processing is tied to site performance, attribution or fraud prevention, not to the operation of casino accounts.
8. International transfers
Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom. If that happens, we take steps intended to keep protections in place, such as using providers with recognised safeguards, contractual commitments or other lawful transfer mechanisms. Transfers are assessed in relation to the service being used. No online transfer can be guaranteed completely risk free, but we try to use providers that are established, reputable and fit for the limited data involved in running this site.
9. How long we keep things
Retention periods depend on the type of record. Short-lived analytics or server logs may be kept only as long as needed for troubleshooting, security review or trend analysis. Email correspondence may be retained for longer where it is necessary to resolve an issue, preserve a legal record or maintain continuity in an ongoing discussion. Preference records in the browser, such as age-gate or cookie acceptance markers, remain until they expire, are overwritten or are cleared by the user.
10. Security approach
We use administrative, technical and organisational measures designed to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, disclosure, loss or misuse. Those steps may include access controls, provider-level security settings, software updates, restricted inbox access and logging relevant actions during maintenance. Security is an ongoing process rather than a single guarantee. While we work to protect the data we handle, no website or transmission path can promise absolute security, so readers should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information by email.
11. Your rights
Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to request access to personal data, ask for correction, request deletion, object to certain processing, restrict use, withdraw consent where applicable and ask for portability in a structured format. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office if you believe your information has been handled unfairly. Before acting on a request, we may need to verify identity so personal data is not disclosed to the wrong person. That verification will be proportionate to the request.
12. Children and age policy
This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly target children or invite minors to provide personal information. If we learn that personal data has been submitted by someone under the required age, we will take steps to remove the information where reasonably possible. Because the subject matter of this website is gambling-related editorial content, age controls are treated seriously even though we do not run gambling services ourselves.
13. Automated decision-making
We do not use personal data on this website to make solely automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about readers. Analytics and link attribution may involve automated systems, but they are used to understand site performance and commercial reporting rather than to decide who may gamble, who may register with an operator or what financial terms a user receives elsewhere.
14. Policy updates and contact route
We may revise this policy when the site changes, new tools are introduced or legal expectations shift. When that happens, the updated version will be posted on this page and the effective content will apply from publication unless a longer notice period is required. Questions or requests about this policy can be sent to privacy@top20gbslotforge.com. You may also write to us through the general contact details shown around the site if your query is editorial rather than strictly privacy related.