Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Harrogate Ice Rink ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, harrogateicerink.com (the "Site"), including all associated content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, telephone number, and date of birth when you voluntarily submit it through forms or contact requests.
- Technical Data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date stamps, and clickstream data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected via cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to track your browsing activity and preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including features accessed, time spent on pages, and actions taken.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Data collected to attribute conversions to affiliate partners and track commission-eligible activities.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
- To track affiliate commissions and attribute conversions to partner casinos and affiliate networks.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behavior and preferences.
- To send promotional materials, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent where required).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals and conversions for affiliate partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services and partners.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings and refuse non-essential cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of specific tracking technologies through industry opt-out mechanisms such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners such as Mecca Bingo. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, and we disclaim all liability for their practices and content.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including direct marketing.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to purely automated decisions that produce legal effects.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by law.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose of processing:
- Account Information: Retained for the duration of your relationship with us and for a reasonable period thereafter.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and applicable law.
- Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: harrogateicerink.com
We will endeavor to respond to your inquiry within 10 business days.
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): You may also contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].