Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how basnettblacksmiths.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and operating in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or sign-up processes.
- Technical Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, and pages visited.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to remember preferences and track your activity (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including links clicked, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To conduct analytics and measure Site performance and user behaviour.
- To track affiliate links and commissions from casino and betting partners.
- To personalise your experience and deliver relevant recommendations.
- To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Site. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to partner casinos and betting sites.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may limit Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being sent. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external websites, including casino and betting affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. The operators of these sites control their own data practices independently of basnettblacksmiths.com.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format for transfer to another service provider.
- Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Object to decisions based solely on automated processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond within 30 calendar days of receipt of your request.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 12 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for periods necessary to process commissions and resolve disputes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: basnettblacksmiths.com
If you believe we have not addressed your concerns satisfactorily, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.