Last updated: May 2026 — James Thornton, Careygrouppublishing

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Careygrouppublishing, operated by James Thornton and accessible at careygrouppublishing.net, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using careygrouppublishing.net, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read it carefully before continuing to browse.

1. Who We Are

Careygrouppublishing is a gambling and casino review website providing independent editorial content, including reviews and comparisons of licensed betting operators in Great Britain. The data controller responsible for your personal information is James Thornton, owner and author of careygrouppublishing.net. For all data-related enquiries, please refer to the contact section at the bottom of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit careygrouppublishing.net, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and device identifiers collected automatically when you access our site.
• Contact Information: If you submit an enquiry or contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
• Cookie Data: Information gathered through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymised data relating to how visitors interact with our content on careygrouppublishing.net.

3. How We Use Your Information

Careygrouppublishing uses the data we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve careygrouppublishing.net and its content.
• To understand how visitors engage with our betting site reviews and editorial content.
• To respond to queries or correspondence submitted directly to us.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations under UK and international law.
• To monitor site security and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Careygrouppublishing.net uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of careygrouppublishing.net.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymised statistics about site usage, typically via services such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Placed by third-party affiliate networks to track referrals when you click through to betting operators reviewed on our site.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of careygrouppublishing.net.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

Careygrouppublishing.net contains links to external betting and casino websites. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy practices of any external site you visit. Careygrouppublishing accepts no responsibility or liability for the content or data practices of third-party operators. Some links on careygrouppublishing.net are affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you register with a recommended operator.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic on careygrouppublishing.net. These services may collect anonymised usage data using cookies. Google's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy, available at google.com/policies/privacy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law

As a resident of the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data held by careygrouppublishing.net:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate grounds for retention exist.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where applicable.
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. CCPA Notice for California Residents

If you are a resident of California, USA, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal data is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Careygrouppublishing does not sell personal information to third parties. To submit a CCPA request, please contact James Thornton directly.

9. Data Retention

Careygrouppublishing retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics and usage data is typically retained for up to 26 months before being deleted or anonymised.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and careygrouppublishing.net cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from our website.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Careygrouppublishing reserves the right to update 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 remain informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the data practices of careygrouppublishing.net, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Thornton
• Website: careygrouppublishing.net
• Role: Owner and Data Controller, Careygrouppublishing

James Thornton is committed to handling all data enquiries promptly and in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.