This Privacy Policy explains how Makefestival ("we", "us", or "our"), the operator of makefestival.uk, collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit our website. Makefestival.uk acts as the data controller for all personal information processed through this platform. By using our site, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026 and applies to all users accessing makefestival.uk from Great Britain and beyond.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact details such as your name and email address if you submit an enquiry or sign up for our newsletter.
- Feedback and comments you voluntarily submit through contact forms or user review features on makefestival.uk.
- Preferences you express when selecting content categories, such as specific casino or game types.
- Correspondence sent directly to our team via email or any support channel listed on makefestival.uk.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate geographic location to help us understand our audience and comply with regional regulations.
- Browser type, device type, and operating system for technical compatibility and site optimisation purposes.
- Pages visited, time spent on page, and navigation paths through analytics tools integrated on makefestival.uk.
- Referral sources, including which search engine or external link directed you to our site.
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies as described in the section below.
Cookies We Use
Makefestival.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, to analyse visitor behaviour, and to manage affiliate partnerships. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for core site functionality, including security, session management, and page load performance on makefestival.uk. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on how visitors interact with makefestival.uk to help us improve content and user experience. | Up to 2 years |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks referral clicks to third-party casino operators so that affiliate commissions can be correctly attributed. | Up to 90 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your settings and display preferences, such as language or cookie consent choices, across visits. | Up to 1 year |
| Third-Party Social | Placed by embedded social media or content widgets; governed by the respective third-party provider's own privacy policy. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of makefestival.uk.
- To respond to enquiries, feedback, and support requests submitted by our visitors.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have explicitly opted in to receive such communications.
- To monitor site performance and analyse user behaviour through aggregated, anonymised analytics.
- To manage affiliate relationships and attribute referral traffic to licensed casino operators we review.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, including those under UK gambling and data protection law.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of makefestival.uk.
Legal Bases for Processing
Makefestival.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Where we rely on your consent — for example, when placing non-essential cookies or sending marketing emails — you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing. For activities such as site analytics, security monitoring, and affiliate tracking, we rely on our legitimate interests as a publisher, provided those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. In limited circumstances, processing may also be necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Makefestival.uk contains links and referral banners to third-party casino operators, including those we review as part of our editorial coverage. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to an external website governed by that operator's own privacy policy — we encourage you to review those policies before registering. We use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to collect aggregated usage data; these providers may set their own cookies and process data under their respective privacy frameworks. Makefestival.uk does not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data makefestival.uk holds about you.
- Right to Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data without undue delay.
- 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 and transmit it to another controller.
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing and profiling.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for any processing activity where consent was the legal basis, at any time.
- To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
Makefestival.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular security reviews. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements. Contact form data is typically retained for no longer than 24 months, after which it is securely deleted. Analytics data is anonymised and may be retained in aggregated form for longer periods to support long-term site improvement.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way makefestival.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team directly:
- Website: makefestival.uk
- Email: privacy@makefestival.uk
- Postal address: