Who We Are
PragmaticSpins.com ("we", "us", "our") – as the data controller – collects and processes your personal data on this website. We are an independent slot review site and are not associated or linked in any way with Pragmatic Play Ltd.
If you have any data protection queries please contact privacy@pragmaticspins.com or use the contact form.
What Data We Collect
We collect information in two ways: information you give us and information we collect through technology.
Data You Provide
| Data Type | When Collected | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Name & email address | When you submit the contact form | To respond to your enquiry |
| Message content | When you submit the contact form | To address your specific query |
| "How did you find us?" response | Optional field on contact form | Internal analytics only — never shared |
Data Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| IP address | Web server logs | Security, abuse prevention |
| Browser & device type | User-agent string | Site compatibility & analytics |
| Pages visited, referrer URL, time on page | Analytics platform | Understanding content performance |
| Affiliate click data | Affiliate tracking cookies | Commission attribution — see Affiliate Disclosure |
| Cookie consent status | Cookie consent tool | Recording your preferences |
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR (and UK GDPR) we need a lawful basis to process personal data. Our lawful bases are:
- Legitimate interests — our server log and basic analytics data are necessary to ensure site security and content quality. We have completed our legitimate interests assessment which has determined our continued processing does not prejudice individuals' rights and freedoms.
- Consent — analytics cookies & affiliate tracking cookies are set only after you have given consent via the cookie banner. Please feel free to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Contract performance — when you contact us, the processing of your name and your e-mail address in order to process your request is necessary.
Cookies & Tracking
This site uses cookies. Please see the full Cookie Policy notice for a detailed breakdown of the categories, individual cookies and opt-out information. Essentially:
- Strictly necessary cookies — always on and enable us to amongst other things store your preference for refusing / accepting cookies. These cookies are strictly necessary to enable you to move freely throughout the site and use its services.
- Analytics cookies — collect information and are used to provide analytical insights and personalisation. Most web browsers will automatically accept cookies but you can adjust your browser to restrict or block them.
- Affiliate / marketing cookies — set when you click a casino link (you have to give us your consent for it). They are used for paying commissions for each new client, acquired via the particular affiliate link. Those are third party cookies from various casino affiliate networks.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process data about your visit — You can learn more about each of these services, and how they collect and use data, in their respective privacy policies.
| Service | Purpose | Data Sent | Their Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | Anonymised usage data | View → |
| Google Fonts | Typography | Your IP address (font requests) | View → |
| Affiliate Platforms | Commission tracking | Click ID, referral data (on consent) | Varies by partner |
| Pragmatic Play iFrame | Free slot demos | Session data handled by PP's servers | View → |
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data with other companies and organizations for direct marketing purposes.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions — will be stored for a period no longer than 12 months to allow for potential follow-up, and then will be deleted.
- Server logs — kept for 90 days for security purposes, then are automatically deleted.
- Analytics data — held anonymously and kept for a maximum of 26 months before it is erased by the data collection platform.
- Cookie consent records — retained for 12 months to evidence compliance.
Your Rights
The following are your rights under GDPR and UK GDPR in relation to your personal data:
You also have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request that data is deleted, also known as a 'right to be forgotten' – unless one of the six legitimate reasons apply.
Request us to cease processing your personal information under certain circumstances.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at: privacy@pragmaticspins.com. We will respond within 30 days. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK, or with the relevant supervisory authority in the EU.
International Data Transfers
Certain third party services that we use (such as Google Analytics) may involve the transfer of data outside of the UK/EEA. In such circumstances we rely on the use of either standard contractual clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions to ensure that an equivalent level of protection is afforded. If you'd like to receive more information on the transfers of data outside of the UK/EEA that we make and the contractual protections we have in place please contact us.
Children's Privacy
All material on this site is intended for age 18 and above, our website does not intentionally collect or retain any personal data of minors under the age of eighteen years. In the event that a minor has registered with us and we discover the fact, we will suspend and permanently delete the information from our system. If you have any reason to believe that a minor has registered with us, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may revise and update this Privacy Policy from time to time and without notice. Material changes will be notified by the statement at the top of this page. Your use of the Site following such notice signifies your assent to the updated Privacy Policy, which shall apply to your use of the Site.