Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Black Mountain Vineyard ("we," "us," or "our") operates the blackmountainvineyard.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site and interact with casino and gambling affiliate content.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or registrations.
- Technical Information: IP address, device type, browser type, and operating system.
- Cookies: Information stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, clicks, referral sources, and other analytics data.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analysing website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners.
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience.
- Responding to your enquiries and communications.
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting against fraudulent activity.
Cookie Policy
Our site uses cookies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and promotional content.
You can opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie management tool. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino, gambling, and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, data collection, or content. We strongly recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before engaging with their services. Use of external sites is at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
- Access your personal data and request a copy.
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restrict processing of your information.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
For US-based users, we comply with applicable data protection standards. Please contact us to exercise these rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law. Typically:
- Contact information is retained for 2 years after last interaction.
- Analytics data is retained for 12 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of the affiliate programme relationship.
You may request deletion of your data subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days.