This Privacy Policy explains how friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. As the data controller for this site, we are committed to handling your information responsibly and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable privacy legislation. By using friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact enquiries: Your name and email address when you submit a contact or feedback form.
- Newsletter sign-ups: Email address provided when subscribing to updates or promotional content.
- Comments and feedback: Any text, opinions, or ratings you voluntarily submit through interactive features on the site.
- Correspondence: Any information included in emails or messages you send directly to our team.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and device identifiers: Collected automatically when you access friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk.
- Browser type and version: Used to optimise page rendering and user experience.
- Pages visited and time spent: Behavioural data recorded via analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Referring URLs: The address of the website from which you navigated to our site.
- Cookie data: Information stored or accessed via cookies placed on your device, as detailed below.
Cookies We Use
friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly, to analyse traffic, and to support our affiliate partnerships. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our on-site consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and session management. The site cannot operate properly without these. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on page views, traffic sources, and user behaviour via tools such as Google Analytics. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links to attribute referrals and support our revenue model through affiliate programmes. | Up to 90 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your settings and choices, such as language preferences or cookie consent decisions. | Up to 1 year |
| Third-Party | Set by external providers including advertising networks and embedded content platforms. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To deliver and maintain the content and features available on friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk.
- To respond to enquiries, comments, or requests submitted by you.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have explicitly opted in to receive them.
- To analyse website performance and improve the quality and relevance of our casino review content.
- To manage and track affiliate referral activity in connection with casino operators we review.
- To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms of use.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraudulent activity or security incidents on our platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases as defined by the UK GDPR: Consent — where you have freely given clear consent, for example when subscribing to our mailing list or accepting non-essential cookies; Legitimate Interests — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as operating and improving friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk and managing affiliate partnerships, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights; and Legal Obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law. Where we rely on consent, you retain the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk publishes reviews of and links to licensed casino operators, including Empire Casino and related brands. When you click an affiliate link, you will be transferred to a third-party operator's website. We may receive a commission from that operator; however, we do not control the third party's data practices and recommend you review their privacy policy independently. We also engage analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) and advertising networks that may process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time without penalty.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact section below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your rights have been infringed.
Data Security & Retention
friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), restricted staff access, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Contact form data is typically retained for no longer than 24 months; analytics data is retained in accordance with the relevant provider's standard retention periods, not exceeding two years.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data by friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk, please contact our team by email. We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy enquiries within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. You may reach us at:
Website: friendsofdorsetcountyhospital.co.uk
Email: privacy@friend