Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Duck and Hedges ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") operates the duckandhedges.com website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit contact forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other details you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address for analytics and security purposes.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and track user interactions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited, time spent, and referral sources.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand site performance and user behaviour.
- Tracking affiliate commissions and casino partner referrals.
- Improving our website design, content, and user experience.
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
- Complying with legal obligations.
- Detecting and preventing fraud and security breaches.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to casino partners to determine commission eligibility.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes.
You can control or opt-out of cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. You may also opt-out of analytics by visiting your cookie preferences or using browser do-not-track features.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities. We do not control how these third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation - UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent to data processing at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the "Contact Us" section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Typically:
- Contact form submissions are retained for 3 years or until you request deletion.
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship plus 7 years for tax and compliance purposes.
- Cookies expire according to their type (session cookies delete upon browser closure; persistent cookies may last months or years).
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For gambling services, please ensure you are of legal age and comply with regulations in your jurisdiction. Duck and Hedges is an affiliate website and does not provide gambling services directly.