This Privacy Policy explains how functionalfitnessevents.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. As the data controller for all personal data processed through this site, we are committed to handling your information responsibly and in full compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use functionalfitnessevents.co.uk, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. This policy was last updated in 2026.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact details: Name and email address submitted via any contact or enquiry form on our site.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Email address and preferences provided when opting into updates about casino reviews or promotions.
- Feedback and comments: Any content you voluntarily submit through comment sections or user feedback tools.
- Correspondence: Records of communications you send directly to the functionalfitnessevents.co.uk team.
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and approximate location: Collected to understand geographic usage patterns and ensure content is appropriate for the GB market.
- Browser and device data: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers.
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on each page, referral URLs, and navigation paths across functionalfitnessevents.co.uk.
- Cookie data: Identifiers stored in your browser as described in the section below.
- Affiliate click data: Records of outbound clicks to casino operators reviewed on our platform.
Cookies We Use
functionalfitnessevents.co.uk uses cookies to ensure the site functions correctly, analyse visitor behaviour, and support affiliate partnerships. You can manage your cookie preferences through the consent banner displayed on your first visit or via your browser settings at any time.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enables core site functionality, security features, and session management necessary for the website to operate. | Session / up to 12 months |
| Analytics | Collects anonymised data on visitor behaviour (e.g., via Google Analytics) to help us improve content and user experience. | Up to 26 months |
| Affiliate / Marketing | Tracks outbound clicks to partner casino operators so that referral commissions can be accurately attributed. | Up to 30 days |
| Preferences | Stores your display preferences and consent choices to personalise your experience on return visits. | Up to 12 months |
| Third-Party Advertising | Used by select advertising partners to deliver relevant promotional content based on browsing activity. | Up to 90 days |
How We Use Your Data
- To operate, maintain, and improve the functionalfitnessevents.co.uk website and its casino review content.
- To respond to enquiries and provide support to users who contact our team directly.
- To send newsletters or updates to subscribers who have explicitly opted in.
- To analyse site traffic and user behaviour in order to enhance the quality and relevance of our reviews.
- To manage and track affiliate referrals to third-party casino operators featured on our site.
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, including age verification considerations relevant to gambling-related content in the UK.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse of the site.
Legal Bases for Processing
All processing of personal data by functionalfitnessevents.co.uk is carried out in accordance with the UK GDPR. Where you have provided explicit consent — for example, by accepting cookies or subscribing to our newsletter — we rely on consent (Article 6(1)(a)) as our legal basis. For activities such as site analytics, security monitoring, and affiliate tracking, we rely on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)), having balanced those interests against your rights and determined that they do not override your fundamental freedoms. Where we are required to retain data for legal compliance purposes, we rely on legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)). You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
Third Parties & Affiliate Links
functionalfitnessevents.co.uk contains links to third-party casino operators and gambling platforms. When you click an affiliate link, you will be directed to an external website governed by its own privacy policy, over which we have no control. We may receive a commission if you register or deposit with a linked operator. We also use analytics providers such as Google Analytics, whose data processing practices are subject to their own terms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
Your Privacy Rights
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data functionalfitnessevents.co.uk holds about you.
- Right to rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason to continue processing it.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
- Right to restrict processing: Ask us to pause processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw any previously given consent at any time via our cookie settings or by contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Data Security & Retention
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, destruction, or disclosure. Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only. Personal data collected through contact forms and newsletter subscriptions is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Analytics and cookie data is retained in accordance with the periods set out in the cookies table above. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the way functionalfitnessevents.co.uk handles your personal data, please contact our team directly. You can reach us by email at privacy@functionalfitnessevents.co.uk