Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
StakeGuide is an independent casino comparison and affiliate website. We are not a gambling operator and we do not accept bets or process payments. Our role is to provide editorial reviews, rankings, and bonus information about third-party licensed casino operators.
For data protection enquiries, contact us at: privacy@stakeguide.io
2. What Data We Collect
a) Data you provide directly:
- Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or creating an account).
- Name and username (if you register an account).
- Reviews or comments you submit voluntarily.
b) Data collected automatically:
- IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs.
- Cookie identifiers and session data.
c) Data from third parties:
- Aggregated analytics data from services such as Vercel Analytics.
- Trustpilot review scores displayed on this site are sourced from public Trustpilot profiles.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Deliver and improve our website and services.
- Send newsletters and bonus alerts (only if you opted in).
- Analyse site traffic and user behaviour to improve content quality.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscription | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Site analytics | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Account management | Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
5. Cookies
We use cookies to operate the site and analyse traffic. A cookie consent banner is shown on your first visit. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time via your browser settings.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Marketing cookies — used to track clicks to affiliated casinos (only with consent).
6. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Sites
This site contains affiliate links to third-party casino operators. When you click a “Play” or “Claim Bonus” button, you will be directed to a third-party website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before registering.
We may receive a commission if you register and/or deposit at a casino via our links. This does not affect our editorial rankings.
7. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
- Account data is retained for the duration of your account plus 2 years.
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate data.
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing).
- Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@stakeguide.io
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. All data is transmitted over HTTPS. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
10. Children
Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
Email: privacy@stakeguide.io