Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how birdinhandpub.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and interact with content related to Spinshark and other casino affiliates.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily submit them through our forms or contact pages.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referral source.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and interaction patterns with our content.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics to understand user behaviour and improve site performance.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners including Spinshark.
- Enhancing website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Responding to enquiries and providing customer support.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Fraud prevention and website security.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track website performance and user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and commissions from casino partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners, including Spinshark. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Third-party operators are independent of birdinhandpub.co.uk and operate under their own terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing and analytics purposes.
To exercise 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 or as required by law. Typically, we retain:
- Contact and account information: For the duration of our relationship plus 3 years.
- Analytics and usage data: Up to 26 months.
- Affiliate tracking data: As required by partner agreements and tax obligations (typically 6-7 years).
- Cookie data: As per individual cookie expiry periods.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:
Email: privacy@birdinhandpub.co.uk
Website: birdinhandpub.co.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by UK data protection regulations.