This Privacy Policy explains how meccacasino.net ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the personal data of visitors to our website. Joshuatownsley.co.uk is the data controller responsible for your information. By using our site — which provides independent Mecca Casino reviews and gambling guidance for users in Great Britain — you acknowledge the practices described in this policy, last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact enquiries: Your name and email address when you submit a question or feedback form.
- Newsletter sign-ups: Email address if you opt in to receive updates from meccacasino.net.
- Comments or reviews: Any content you voluntarily submit through interactive features on the site.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and device data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and approximate geographic location.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, referral URLs, and click paths across meccacasino.net.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Small files placed on your device to support site functionality, analytics, and affiliate tracking (see the Cookies section below).
- Affiliate click data: Records of clicks on casino operator links so we can attribute traffic correctly.
Cookies We Use
Joshuatownsley.co.uk uses cookies to deliver a functional experience, understand how visitors interact with our Mecca Casino content, and track referrals to affiliated operators. You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or our consent banner.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security, and session management on meccacasino.net. | Session / up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised usage statistics (e.g. via Google Analytics) to help us improve content and navigation. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks clicks on casino operator links so meccacasino.net receives appropriate referral credit. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Remembers your site settings and consent choices for a consistent experience on return visits. | Up to 12 months |
| Social Media | Set by embedded social sharing buttons; may track browsing activity across third-party platforms. | Varies by provider |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate and maintain meccacasino.net and deliver our Mecca Casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries and provide customer support to site visitors.
- To send newsletters or updates where you have provided explicit consent.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to improve our reviews and overall user experience.
- To manage and attribute affiliate referrals to casino operators linked from our site.
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to meccacasino.net under UK law.
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats on our platform.
Legal Bases for Processing
Joshuatownsley.co.uk processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We rely on consent where we ask you to opt in — for example, for marketing emails or non-essential cookies. We rely on legitimate interests for analytics, affiliate tracking, and fraud prevention, having assessed that these interests are not overridden by your rights. Where we are legally required to process data, we rely on our legal obligation basis. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
Joshuatownsley.co.uk contains links to third-party gambling operators, including Mecca Casino. When you click an affiliate link, you will leave our site and enter an independently operated platform with its own privacy policy. We earn a referral commission from such clicks but do not share your personal data with operators without your knowledge. We also work with analytics providers such as Google Analytics, whose data processing is governed by their own terms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through meccacasino.net.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data meccacasino.net holds about you.
- Right to rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data where there is no legitimate reason for continued processing.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in line with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe meccacasino.net has not handled your data lawfully.
Data Security & Retention
Joshuatownsley.co.uk implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted staff access, 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 obligations. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months, analytics data for up to 26 months, and affiliate tracking data for up to 30 days, after which data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the way meccacasino.net handles your personal data, please get in touch with our team:
- Website: meccacasino.net
- Email: privacy@meccacasino.net
- Postal address: Joshuatownsley, United Kingdom
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently. This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law; the most current version will always be available at joshuatownsley