Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Star Alarms Smethwick ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") operates the staralarms-smethwick.co.uk website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal data in connection with our affiliate marketing services relating to fast payout casinos.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our practices regarding your personal data.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you voluntarily provide when contacting us or signing up for communications.
- Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, device type, operating system, browser type, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking: Information collected via cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the Site, links clicked, and interactions with our content.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Referral source, conversion data, and performance metrics related to casino affiliate links.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- To track affiliate performance and process affiliate commissions.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour on the Site.
- To send you marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent where required).
- To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, including security and authentication.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Site using tools such as Google Analytics.
- Marketing Cookies: Track referrals and affiliate performance to third-party casino operators.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by our casino partners and affiliate networks for tracking and performance measurement.
Cookie Opt-Out: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can refuse to accept cookies or receive alerts when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators, gaming platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
Please be aware that our affiliate relationships may involve data sharing with casino operators as necessary to process referrals and track conversions. Each third party maintains its own privacy practices over which we have no control.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU GDPR legislation (where applicable), you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data.
- Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict or object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
If you are a resident of the United States, you may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as CCPA in California). Please contact us for more information regarding your specific rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. In general:
- Contact information is retained for as long as you remain a user or until you request deletion.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with our business and legal requirements, typically for a minimum of 3-7 years.
- Analytics and usage data may be retained for up to 26 months.
- Cookie data expires according to the individual cookie's lifespan (typically 3 months to 2 years).
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: staralarms-smethwick.co.uk
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.
Data Protection Authority: If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).