Privacy Notice
Effective from: 10 March 2026
This Privacy Notice explains what personal data WinGuru (wgcasino.co.uk) collects, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe. It applies every time you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
WinGuru is an independent editorial site that reviews online slot games and hosts free demo play. We do not operate a casino or process real-money transactions. For the purposes of UK data-protection law, WinGuru is the data controller for any personal information collected through this website.
2. What We Collect
We keep data collection to a minimum. Depending on how you interact with the site, we may process:
- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, screen resolution, and approximate geographic region (derived from IP address).
- Account data — if you create an account: display name, email address, and hashed password. We do not store passwords in plain text.
- Contact data — any information you voluntarily provide when emailing us (name, email, message content).
We do not collect financial information, government-issued ID numbers, or sensitive personal data.
3. Why We Process Your Data
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Deliver and improve the website | Legitimate interest |
| Respond to enquiries | Legitimate interest |
| Analyse site traffic and performance | Consent (analytics cookies) |
| Manage your account preferences | Contract performance |
4. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share limited data with:
- Analytics providers (e.g. privacy-focused web analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns.
- Hosting providers who store our servers and databases under strict data-processing agreements.
- Law enforcement if required by law or court order.
5. Data Retention
We retain usage data in anonymised form. Account data is kept for as long as your account remains active. If you ask us to delete your account, we will erase your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally obliged to retain certain records.
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to certain processing.
- Receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month.
7. Security
We protect your data using industry-standard measures including encrypted connections (TLS), hashed credentials, access controls, and regular security reviews. No system is infallible, but we take every reasonable step to minimise risk.
8. Children
WinGuru is not intended for anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we discover that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. The “Effective from” date at the top indicates the latest revision. We encourage you to review this page from time to time.
10. Complaints
If you believe we have handled your data incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.