Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
The Gossip Play Cafe ("we," "us," or "our") operates the thegossipplaycafe.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you interact with our site, we may collect your name, email address, and contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity and store user preferences.
- Usage Data: We track how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and affiliate link engagement.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Tracking affiliate commissions and conversions for JokaBet and partner casinos
- Conducting website analytics to understand user behaviour and preferences
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience
- Sending occasional updates, newsletters, or promotional content (with your consent)
- Preventing fraud and ensuring site security
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track conversions and commissions from partner casinos.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites, including casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any casino or affiliate website before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Your use of linked sites is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to correct inaccurate data
- Right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing, including for marketing purposes
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
If you are a US resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state privacy laws. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and compliance purposes, typically for up to seven years. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: privacy@thegossipplaycafe.co.uk
We will respond to all requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.