Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 November 2024 | Effective: 1 November 2024
1. Introduction
We ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit this website (the "Website"). Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Website.
This policy is provided in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Data Controller
Sohogamingfolio (sohogamingfolio.co.uk) operates as the data controller for information collected through this Website. For all data-related enquiries, please contact us at info@sohogamingfolio.co.uk.
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
Technical data automatically collected when you visit the Website, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referral URL, pages viewed, and time and date of access.
Cookie-derived data, including session identifiers, age verification status (stored as a binary flag, no personal data), and cookie consent preferences.
Information you provide voluntarily when contacting us by email, including your name and email address.
We do not collect sensitive personal data as defined under UK GDPR Article 9.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data on the following legal bases:
Legitimate interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): for technical data collected to operate and secure the Website.
Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)): for optional analytics and marketing cookies, where you have explicitly consented via our cookie consent mechanism.
Contractual necessity (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): when processing enquiry data to respond to your communications.
5. How We Use Your Information
To operate and maintain the Website
To understand how visitors use the Website and improve its content
To respond to enquiries sent to our email address
To comply with legal obligations
To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on the Website. Please refer to our Cookies Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage your preferences.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:
Service providers who assist in operating the Website (e.g., hosting providers), who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Competent authorities if required by law.
8. Data Retention
We retain technical and access log data for no longer than 12 months from collection. Email correspondence is retained for 24 months. Cookie consent records are retained for 12 months. LocalStorage data (age verification) persists in your browser until you clear your browser data.
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at . We will respond within 30 days.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
11. Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party websites, including gaming platforms and support organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
12. Children's Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We implement age verification measures and do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
14. Complaints
If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.