Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Blackside

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Blackside ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by James Whitfield and accessible at blackside.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By using blackside.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website immediately.

Who We Are

Blackside is an independent online casino review website serving users in Great Britain. The website provides editorial reviews, comparisons, and information about online casino platforms. The responsible person for data processing on blackside.uk is James Whitfield, who can be contacted via the details provided at the end of this policy.

Information We Collect

Blackside may collect the following categories of information when you visit or interact with blackside.uk:

• Automatically collected data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the website.
• Cookies and tracking data: Information stored via cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies placed on your device during your visit.
• Voluntarily submitted data: If you contact us directly via email or any contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised usage statistics collected through third-party analytics services.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected by blackside.uk is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and analyse website traffic and user behaviour in order to improve our content and user experience.
• To respond to enquiries or communications you send to us directly.
• To ensure the technical functionality and security of blackside.uk.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK and international law.

Cookies

Blackside.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of the website.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour in aggregate form, helping us understand how users navigate blackside.uk.
• Advertising and affiliate cookies: Placed by third-party networks to track referrals and measure the performance of affiliate partnerships.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on blackside.uk.

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Blackside.uk contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and gambling platforms. These links may include affiliate tracking codes through which blackside.uk may earn a commission. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of any third-party website. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit through links on blackside.uk.

Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics or similar services, to collect anonymised data about how visitors use blackside.uk. These services may use cookies and collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and pages visited. This data is processed in accordance with the terms and privacy policies of those respective service providers.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal data.
• The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability where applicable.
• The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

Data Retention

Blackside retains personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytical and automatically collected data is typically retained in anonymised form for internal reporting purposes.

Children's Privacy

Blackside.uk is intended solely for users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data through our website, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how blackside.uk protects your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Responsible Person: James Whitfield
• Website: blackside.uk
• Email: privacy@blackside.uk

James Whitfield is committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.