Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how healkids.org.uk ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with UK and EU data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or subscriptions.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Data stored on your device to recognize you and track your preferences (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, referral sources, and interaction with our content.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics and performance tracking.
- Tracking affiliate commissions and conversions from casino/betting site referrals.
- Improving site functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
- Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent).
- Preventing fraud and ensuring site security.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions to partner betting and casino sites.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can opt-out of non-essential cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies.
- Using our cookie consent banner on first visit.
- Visiting aboutcookies.org for further information.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino, betting, and affiliate partner websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies before engaging with their services. Your interaction with these external sites is governed by their terms, not ours.
Your Rights
Under UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, portable format.
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain processing activities.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Generally:
- Contact form data is retained for 2 years.
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for 13 months.
- Marketing subscribers' data is retained until unsubscription.
Longer retention periods may apply where required by legal or regulatory obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by UK GDPR regulations.