Last updated: May 2026 — James Hargreaves, Animak

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Animak ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by James Hargreaves and accessible at animak.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By using animak.co.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

1. Who We Are

Animak is an independent online casino review website serving users in Great Britain. The site is owned and operated by James Hargreaves. We provide editorial content, reviews, and comparisons of online casino platforms. We are not a licensed gambling operator and do not accept wagers or process payments on behalf of any casino.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information when you visit animak.co.uk:

• Usage data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
• Contact information: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Voluntary submissions: Any information you choose to submit through contact forms or correspondence.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, government identification numbers, or health information.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of animak.co.uk.
• To analyse site traffic and user behaviour using analytics tools.
• To respond to enquiries submitted directly to us.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Animak uses cookies to enhance the browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic operation of the website.
• Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with animak.co.uk, including which pages are most visited and how users navigate the site.
• Advertising and affiliate cookies: Placed when you click through to third-party casino operators via our affiliate links. These cookies are set by the respective third parties and are subject to their own privacy policies.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on animak.co.uk.

5. Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic on animak.co.uk. These services collect usage data in an aggregated and anonymised form. Data collected by these services is governed by the respective provider's privacy policy. We do not sell or share individually identifiable analytics data with any third party.

6. Third-Party Links

animak.co.uk contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators, software providers, and affiliate partners. Once you leave our site via such a link, we have no control over the content or privacy practices of those external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit. Animak accepts no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of external platforms.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018:

• Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing.
• Right to restrict processing: You may ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interest purposes.
• Right to data portability: You may request that we provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9 below. We will respond to all verified requests within 30 days.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

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

• Name: James Hargreaves
• Website: animak.co.uk
• Email: privacy@animak.co.uk

We are committed to addressing all enquiries promptly and transparently. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

10. Changes to This Policy

Animak reserves the right to update 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 policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of animak.co.uk following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.