This Privacy Policy explains how Tssaware, the operator of gbmerkurcasino.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. Tssaware.org.uk acts as the data controller for all personal information processed through this site. By continuing to use gbmerkurcasino.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026 and applies to all visitors based in Great Britain and elsewhere.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Your name and email address when you submit a contact or enquiry form
- Any feedback, comments, or messages you send directly to the Tssaware team
- Newsletter or subscription preferences if you opt in to receive updates from gbmerkurcasino.co.uk
- Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms on our site
Information Collected Automatically
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited on gbmerkurcasino.co.uk, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms used to find our site
- Device identifiers and screen resolution data
- Cookie identifiers and session data (see the Cookies section below)
Cookies We Use
Tssaware.org.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the website functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to support our affiliate partnerships with Merkur casino operators. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the consent banner displayed on your first visit to gbmerkurcasino.co.uk.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, including page navigation, security features, and session management on gbmerkurcasino.co.uk | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on visitor behaviour (e.g. via Google Analytics) to help us improve content and user experience | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks referral clicks to Merkur casino operators and other gambling brands to attribute commissions accurately | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your cookie consent choices and display preferences on gbmerkurcasino.co.uk | Up to 12 months |
| Social Media | Set by embedded social sharing buttons; may track your interactions across third-party platforms | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain gbmerkurcasino.co.uk and deliver the casino review content you request
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted through our contact channels
- To analyse traffic patterns and improve the quality of our Merkur casino reviews and editorial content
- To manage and measure affiliate relationships with licensed casino operators
- To send newsletters or updates where you have given explicit consent
- To comply with our legal obligations under UK law and applicable gambling regulations
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent or abusive activity on gbmerkurcasino.co.uk
Legal Bases for Processing
Tssaware.org.uk processes your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and, where applicable, the EU GDPR. Our legal bases for processing include: consent (Article 6(1)(a)) — for non-essential cookies, marketing communications, and newsletter subscriptions; legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) — for website analytics, fraud prevention, and improving our review content, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights; and legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)) — where processing is necessary to comply with UK statutory requirements. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Tssaware.org.uk contains affiliate links to Merkur casino platforms and other licensed gambling operators. When you click these links, you may be redirected to third-party websites that operate under their own privacy policies, over which gbmerkurcasino.co.uk has no control. We earn a commission when users register or deposit via our referral links. We also engage analytics providers such as Google Analytics to process aggregated usage data on our behalf under data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party and only share information where strictly necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data gbmerkurcasino.co.uk holds about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for us to continue processing it
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time for processing activities that rely on it
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Tssaware team using 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
Tssaware.org.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), restricted access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months; analytics data is retained in accordance with the cookie durations stated above. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way gbmerkurcasino.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact the Tssaware team directly. You can reach us by email through the contact form available on gbmerkurcasino.co.uk. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt, in line with our obligations under the UK GDPR. For formal data subject access requests, please clearly state your request in writing and include sufficient information to verify your identity.