Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Docks Magazine ("we," "us," "our") operates docksmagazine.com (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information about you when you visit our Website, which provides information and affiliate links related to Grosvenor Casino and other gaming operators.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and contact details when you voluntarily submit forms or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers automatically collected when you access the Website.
- Cookies: Data stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on the Website, referral sources, and interaction patterns with affiliate content.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Website analytics and performance measurement
- Affiliate tracking and commission calculation
- Site improvement and user experience optimization
- Responding to inquiries and sending requested information
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention
- Marketing communications (with your consent, where required)
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality and security.
- Analytical Cookies: Track user behavior to understand how you interact with the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor clicks and referrals to partner casinos and operators for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and advertising purposes.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party websites, including Grosvenor Casino and other gaming operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. When you click affiliate links and visit partner websites, their own privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request erasure of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- Restrict processing of your information
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing for marketing purposes
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Generally, we retain data for the duration of your interaction with the Website plus up to 3 years afterward, unless longer retention is required by law. Analytical and affiliate tracking data may be retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@docksmagazine.com
We will respond to all requests within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.