Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how devonfireandspicefestival.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with 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 when you interact with our website:

• Name — if you voluntarily submit it via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Email address — if you contact us or subscribe to communications.
• IP address — automatically collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention purposes.
• Cookies and similar technologies — used to recognise your device and preferences.
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources, device type, and browser information.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics — to understand how visitors use our website and to measure traffic and engagement.
• Affiliate tracking — to track clicks and referrals to partner casino sites (such as sunbingo) so that we may earn commissions and properly attribute conversions.
• Site improvement — to enhance user experience, optimise content, and improve website performance.
• Legal compliance — to meet our obligations under applicable law and to respond to lawful requests.

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognise you and improve your experience.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies — track referrals to third-party casino websites and attribute commissions.
• Preference cookies — remember your choices and settings.

Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and certain affiliate links.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and other affiliate partners. These third-party sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they collect, use, or share your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site before providing any personal data. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification — correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent — withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• Right to lodge a complaint — you may complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

If you are a resident of the United States, you may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration required by our affiliate partners (generally up to 30–90 days for cookie attribution), after which it is anonymised or deleted. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form where possible.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Last updated: 2026