Privacy Policy

1. Scope and Controller Details

This Privacy Policy explains how NextStageGamesS collects and handles personal information when you use our editorial casino comparison website. We are not a gambling operator, we do not process bets, and we do not hold player wallets. We act as a content publisher and comparison platform that may include outbound links to third-party casino websites. For the purpose of UK and EU data rules, NextStageGamesS acts as a data controller for information collected directly through this website, such as analytics events, contact form submissions, and cookie preferences. If you create an account or deposit on a partner casino website, that casino acts as a separate controller under its own policy. For privacy requests related to this site, contact dataprotection@nextstagegamess.com.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information in three categories. First, technical and usage data, including pages viewed, referring links, browser type, approximate device location, language settings, and session timestamps. Second, interaction data, such as clicks on casino listings, consent selections, and on-site navigation behaviour used to improve page flow. Third, information you provide directly, for example your name, email, and message in the contact form. We do not request financial account credentials, identity documents, payment card numbers, or gambling account passwords. We also do not knowingly collect special category data unless you choose to include it in a free-text message, and we ask users not to submit sensitive personal data through contact forms.

3. Legal Bases Under GDPR

Our lawful bases depend on context. We rely on legitimate interests to operate, secure, and improve the website, including measuring page performance and monitoring broken links. We rely on consent for non-essential cookies and similar tracking technologies that are not strictly required for site function. Where you contact us directly, we process your message to take steps at your request or to pursue our legitimate interest in replying to user feedback. In limited circumstances, we may process information to comply with legal obligations, for example retaining records required for compliance or responding to valid regulatory requests. We assess necessity and proportionality before processing, and we apply data minimisation wherever possible.

4. Why We Use Information

We use collected information to maintain site stability, personalise basic display settings, understand which content helps visitors, and improve editorial structure over time. We may analyse aggregate behaviour to identify which comparison tables are clear and which pages cause drop-off. We also use data to detect misuse, such as bot traffic or repeated automated scraping that harms site availability. Contact details are used only to respond to your request, provide clarification, or communicate outcomes of corrections where relevant. We do not sell personal data to data brokers. We do not use your data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects about you, and we do not profile users for credit or employment decisions.

5. Partners, Processors, and Third-Party Sharing

We share limited information with service providers that help run this website, such as hosting infrastructure, security monitoring tools, analytics providers, and email services used for support responses. These providers act under contractual instructions and are required to protect information and use it only for agreed purposes. We may also share data if required by law, court order, or lawful request from a competent authority. Outbound casino links take you to third-party websites where separate privacy rules apply. If you click a casino link and register there, that operator processes your personal and financial data independently from NextStageGamesS. We encourage reviewing each operator's privacy notice before submitting information.

6. Cookies, Local Storage, and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and local storage to preserve basic settings, remember consent choices, and understand page use patterns. Essential cookies support functions such as security and navigation. Optional analytics cookies help us measure content performance and improve layout decisions. Consent preferences are captured through our banner and can be adjusted later by clearing browser data or changing settings where available. We may use session-based identifiers and persistent identifiers with different retention periods depending on purpose. More detail is available in our Cookie Policy, including categories, typical durations, and browser-level controls. We do not intentionally use cookie data to infer sensitive personal characteristics.

7. Retention and Deletion Windows

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. Technical logs are generally kept for a limited operational period, then rotated or anonymised. Contact form messages are retained for as long as needed to resolve your request and maintain internal records for audit and quality purposes. Consent records may be retained to demonstrate compliance with legal obligations related to consent management. Where legal claims or investigations require preservation, data may be held for longer until the issue is resolved. When retention is no longer justified, data is deleted or irreversibly anonymised using practical and proportionate methods appropriate to the storage system involved.

8. International Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where that occurs, we implement recognised transfer safeguards to protect information, such as contractual clauses and supplementary measures when appropriate. We assess vendor security standards and legal environments before transfer where feasible. International transfer mechanisms are reviewed over time to align with regulatory guidance and operational changes. Although no system can guarantee absolute security, we aim to apply controls that maintain a level of protection consistent with UK and EU data expectations. You may contact us for more detail on transfer safeguards relevant to your data by writing to dataprotection@nextstagegamess.com.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location and legal framework, you may have rights to access personal data, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion, request restriction of processing, object to certain processing, and receive data portability where technically feasible. You may also withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. We may ask for enough information to verify identity before acting on a request, to protect user privacy and prevent unauthorised access. If we cannot fulfil a request in full, we will explain why and describe any available alternatives. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.

10. Children and Age Restrictions

This website is designed for adults and contains gambling-related editorial content intended for users aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted personal data, we take steps to delete that information promptly unless retention is required by law. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided data can contact us to request review and deletion. The age confirmation layer on this site is intended to reduce underage access, but it is not a substitute for parental controls or supervised internet use.

11. Security Measures and Do Not Track

We apply administrative, technical, and organisational controls aimed at protecting information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Measures may include access restrictions, encrypted transport protocols, logging controls, and vendor due diligence. Despite these measures, internet transmission and storage systems carry inherent risk, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Some browsers offer Do Not Track signals, but there is no single agreed standard for interpreting these signals across services. At present, we do not respond uniformly to all Do Not Track requests, though we continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our approach in future revisions.

12. Policy Changes and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal developments, technical changes, or revisions to our editorial platform. When material changes occur, we will post the updated date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. Continued use of the website after updates means you acknowledge the revised policy, subject to any rights you hold under applicable law. If you have questions, want to make a privacy request, or need this notice in another format, contact dataprotection@nextstagegamess.com. Postal and company details may be provided on request for formal legal correspondence.