This Privacy Policy explains how Somersetdrama, the operator of somersetdrama.org.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit our website. Somersetdrama.org.uk acts as the data controller for all personal information processed in connection with your use of this site. We are committed to handling your data responsibly, in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Please read this policy carefully before using our site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Your name and email address if you contact us via our enquiry form or subscribe to updates
- Any feedback, comments, or messages you submit directly to somersetdrama.org.uk
- Preferences or settings you voluntarily share when interacting with our content
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited on somersetdrama.org.uk, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms used to find our site
- Device identifiers and screen resolution data
- Cookie identifiers and session data (see our Cookies section below)
Cookies We Use
Somersetdrama.org.uk uses cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, to understand how visitors interact with our content, and to support our affiliate partnerships with licensed casino operators such as Freshbet. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and your cookie consent preferences | Session / up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour via tools such as Google Analytics | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino review links and referrals to operator sites, enabling accurate affiliate commission attribution | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your display choices and site settings to improve your return visits to somersetdrama.org.uk | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party | Set by external services embedded on our pages, including video players or social sharing tools | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and maintain the somersetdrama.org.uk website and its casino review content
- To respond to enquiries or correspondence you submit to us
- To analyse site traffic and improve the quality and relevance of our Freshbet and broader casino reviews
- To track affiliate referrals and manage our relationships with licensed gambling operators
- To comply with legal obligations, including record-keeping and regulatory requirements
- To send you updates or newsletters if you have opted in to receive them
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorised activity on our platform
Legal Bases for Processing
Somersetdrama.org.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR. We rely on consent where you have actively agreed to receive marketing communications or non-essential cookies. We rely on legitimate interests to operate the site, publish editorial reviews, manage affiliate relationships, and improve user experience — provided those interests are not overridden by your rights. Where required by law, we also process data to fulfil a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Somersetdrama.org.uk contains affiliate links to licensed casino operators, including Freshbet. When you click these links, you will leave our site, and the relevant operator's own privacy policy will apply to any data you provide during registration or gameplay. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party operators. We also use analytics providers such as Google Analytics, who may process anonymised data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data somersetdrama.org.uk holds about you
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason for us to retain it
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Somersetdrama.org.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. Our site is served over HTTPS, and access to any stored data is restricted to authorised personnel only. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for up to 24 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the relevant provider's standard retention periods.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way somersetdrama.org.uk handles your personal data, please contact the Somersetdrama team by email at privacy@somersetdrama.org.uk or by writing to us at the address associated with the domain registration. We take all privacy enquiries seriously and aim to resolve concerns promptly and transparently. This policy was last reviewed in 2026 and may be updated periodically — please check this page for the latest version.