Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Chichester and Harbour Independents ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website chichesterandharbourindependents.org (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using chichesterandharbourindependents.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: When you interact with our Site, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, and telephone number.
• IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to help diagnose problems with our servers and administer the Site.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage data (see Cookie Policy below).
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources.
• Device Information: We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, and browser type.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Analytics: To analyse Site usage patterns and understand user behaviour to improve our content and services.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links, monitor referrals to casino partners, and process affiliate commissions in accordance with our affiliate agreements.
• Site Improvement: To enhance, personalise, and improve the functionality and user experience of the Site.
• Communication: To respond to your enquiries, send newsletter updates (with your consent), and provide customer support.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, regulations, and law enforcement requests.
• Marketing: To send you promotional materials and updates about our services (only with your prior consent where required by law).

3. Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and track your activity.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including security and fraud prevention.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals and track clicks to our casino partner websites.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and displaying relevant advertisements.

Cookie Opt-Out Options:

• You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent.
• For more information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
• Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos and affiliate partners. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites.

When you click on links to external sites, you leave our Site and enter their domain. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing your personal information or engaging in transactions with them.

Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any casino operator or third-party partner listed on our Site. Your use of any casino website is entirely at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exemptions).
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request restriction of how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.

If you are based in the United States: Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act – CCPA). Please contact us for more information about your state-specific rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the context of the processing and our legal obligations.

• Personal Information: Generally retained for the duration of your relationship with us and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Cookies: Retention periods vary by cookie type. Analytics cookies are typically retained for up to 26 months; affiliate tracking cookies are retained for the duration necessary to track referrals.
• Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 12 months unless extended retention is required by law or legitimate business interests.

When data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@chichesterandharbourindependents.org
Website: chichesterandharbourindependents.org

We aim to respond to all data subject requests and enquiries 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) in the United Kingdom.

Information Commissioner's Office:
Wycliffe House
Water Lane