Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
howzatmusicfestival.co.uk ("we", "us", "our") is an affiliate website providing information and reviews about crypto casinos in the UK. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact details — your name and email address, if you contact us or subscribe to updates.
- Technical data — your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent on the site, referral sources, and click activity.
- Cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy section below.
We do not collect payment information or gambling account data. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18 years of age.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics — to understand how visitors use our website and improve content.
- Affiliate tracking — to attribute referrals to third-party casino operators via tracking links and cookies.
- Site improvement — to optimise performance, usability, and content relevance.
- Communication — to respond to enquiries you send to us.
Our lawful bases for processing are legitimate interests (site operation and analytics) and consent (where required, e.g., non-essential cookies).
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — help us measure traffic and user behaviour (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies — placed when you click outbound links to casino operators so referrals can be attributed to us.
Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality or affiliate link attribution.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino and gambling operator websites, from which we may earn affiliate commissions. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website before providing personal information. Gambling involves risk — please gamble responsibly (18+, BeGambleAware.org).
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- The right of access to your personal data.
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- The right to restrict or object to processing.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
- The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:
- Contact enquiries — up to 12 months after resolution.
- Analytics data — anonymised or aggregated within 26 months.
- Cookie data — according to each cookie's stated expiry period.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@howzatmusicfestival.co.uk
Website: howzatmusicfestival.co.uk