Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 June 2026
Best Slot Scout ("we", "us") operates bestslotscout.com, an independent comparison resource for UKGC-licensed casino operators. This policy describes how we process personal data under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data controller
Best Slot Scout is the data controller. Privacy enquiries: privacy@bestslotscout.com.
Information we collect
- Server logs: IP address, browser type, device, operating system and referrer URL.
- Local storage: Age-verification status and cookie preferences stored in your browser.
- Analytics (with consent): Aggregated page views and navigation patterns. We do not profile individual gambling behaviour.
We do not collect payment details or gambling account credentials. We do not knowingly process data from anyone under 18.
How we use data
- To operate and secure the website.
- To remember your age and cookie choices.
- To improve our guides through aggregated analytics (with consent).
- To meet legal obligations.
Affiliate links and third parties
Clicking sponsored operator links takes you to third-party sites governed by their own privacy policies. We use affiliate tracking parameters to attribute referrals. We do not sell personal data.
Cookies
Essential cookies and local storage support age verification and cookie preferences. Analytics cookies are set only if you click "Accept all". Clear site data in your browser to reset choices.
Retention
Server logs are kept up to 90 days unless longer retention is needed for security. Analytics data follows our provider's default retention (typically 14 months).
Your rights
You may request access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection or portability of your data. Complain to the ICO. Contact privacy@bestslotscout.com to exercise rights.
International transfers
Where data is processed outside the UK, we use appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.