Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1 January 2026
Emerging Tech Weekender (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates emergingtechweekender.co.uk, a paysafecard casino affiliate website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. This policy is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Identity data: name and email address if you contact us or subscribe.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent, referral URLs, and clickstream data.
- Cookie data: as described in our Cookie Policy below.
2. How We Use Information
- To analyse website performance and improve user experience.
- To track affiliate links and commissions with third-party casino operators.
- To respond to enquiries and provide requested information.
- To ensure website security and prevent fraud.
Legal bases under UK GDPR: legitimate interests, consent (where required), and performance of a contract.
3. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Types include:
- Essential cookies: necessary for site functionality.
- Analytics cookies: track anonymous usage data (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate tracking cookies: record clicks on affiliate links to assign commissions.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our cookie banner. Disabling cookies may affect affiliate tracking and site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino and gambling websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information. We do not control how these third parties collect, use, or share your data.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, or CCPA. These may include:
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to rectify inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing relies on consent).
- For California residents: right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information.
To exercise any right, contact us at the email below. We may request identity verification.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Affiliate tracking cookies may expire according to third-party timelines. Usage data may be anonymised and kept indefinitely for analytics.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at: