Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Thepinups

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Thepinups, accessible at thepinups.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our website. By continuing to browse and use thepinups.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. The responsible person for data processing on this website is James Whitfield, the owner and operator of thepinups.co.uk.

Who We Are

Thepinups is an independent review and information website based in Great Britain, focused on publishing editorial content relating to online casino platforms. Our domain is thepinups.co.uk and all data-related enquiries should be directed to the site owner, James Whitfield, using the contact details provided at the bottom of this page.

Information We Collect

Thepinups.co.uk does not require users to register or create an account to access our content. However, we may collect certain categories of information automatically or through voluntary interaction, including:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device information.
• IP Addresses: Collected automatically for security and analytical purposes. IP addresses are anonymised where technically possible.
• Cookie Data: Data stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described further in this policy.
• Contact Information: If you choose to contact us directly via email, we may retain your name and email address solely for the purpose of responding to your enquiry.

How We Use Your Information

Any data collected by thepinups.co.uk is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• To monitor and improve website performance and user experience.
• To understand how visitors interact with our content.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity.
• To respond to direct enquiries submitted to us voluntarily.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Thepinups.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on our site. We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about visitor behaviour, helping us improve our content and structure.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services we integrate, such as analytics providers. These are governed by the respective third party's privacy policies.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website contains links to third-party casino platforms, affiliate networks, and external websites. Thepinups.co.uk is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit through links on thepinups.co.uk. Affiliate relationships may exist between thepinups.co.uk and some linked operators; however, this does not influence the editorial independence of our reviews.

Analytics

Thepinups.co.uk uses third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics or similar services, to help us understand site traffic and user behaviour patterns. These services may collect anonymised data on your behalf. Data collected through analytics is used solely for internal reporting and website improvement purposes and is not shared with unauthorised parties.

Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law

As a resident of Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where no legal basis exists for its retention.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Object: You may object to certain types of data processing, including direct marketing.
• Right to Data Portability: Where applicable, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Data Retention

Thepinups.co.uk retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact enquiry data is typically deleted within 12 months of the last correspondence.

Children's Privacy

Thepinups.co.uk is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to our site, please contact us immediately so that we may take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

James Whitfield reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how thepinups.co.uk protects your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Responsible Person: James Whitfield
• Website: thepinups.co.uk
• Email: [email protected]

We aim to respond to all legitimate data-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with our obligations under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.