Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Digital Austen ("we", "us", "our") handles information when you visit digitalausten.org (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the limited data we collect.
1. Who We Are
Digital Austen is an independent online casino review website. We do not sell products, create user accounts, or process payments directly. We do not collect personal information from visitors except in the limited circumstances described below. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Digital Austen does not require you to create an account or provide personal information to use the Site. If you contact us by email, we will receive your email address and the contents of your message. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry and do not add it to any mailing list or share it with third parties.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we collect certain technical information automatically when you visit the Site. This includes:
- Your IP address (anonymised before storage)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- The page or link that referred you to our Site
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Country-level location (not precise location)
This data is collected in aggregate and used only to understand how our content is being used so we can improve it. We do not build individual profiles of visitors.
3. Cookies
We use cookies on this Site. For full details of the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.
In summary, we use:
- Essential cookies set by Cloudflare, our hosting and security provider
- Analytics cookies from Google Analytics to understand site traffic in aggregate
- Affiliate tracking cookies set when you click a link to a casino, so the operator can attribute any sign-up to our site
4. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymised analytics data about how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics sets cookies in your browser and sends aggregated data about page views, session duration, and similar metrics to Google's servers. We have enabled IP anonymisation. We do not use Google Analytics data for advertising purposes or share it with third parties.
For more information about how Google handles data, please see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cloudflare
This Site is served through Cloudflare, which provides content delivery, DDoS protection, and security services. Cloudflare may process technical data about your visit (including your IP address) as part of providing these services. For more information, see Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Affiliate Link Tracking
When you click a link to a casino on this Site, you may be directed via an affiliate tracking URL operated by the casino's affiliate programme. This sets a cookie or tracking parameter that allows the casino operator to identify that you arrived via Digital Austen, and to attribute any account registration or deposit to us. The data collected during this process is governed by the casino operator's own privacy policy, not ours. We do not receive personal data about you from affiliate tracking.
5. How We Use Data
We use the limited data we collect for the following purposes:
- To analyse site traffic and understand how our content performs, so we can improve it
- To respond to email enquiries
- To maintain the security and integrity of the Site (via Cloudflare)
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access - You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification - You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure - You can ask us to delete your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing - You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability - You can ask for your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object - You can object to our processing of your data.
Given that we collect very little personal data directly, most of these rights will have limited practical application. However, if you wish to exercise any of them, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Retention
Email correspondence is retained for a reasonable period for administrative purposes and then deleted. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics' standard retention periods. Cloudflare processes data in real time and does not retain personal data beyond its operational requirements.
8. Children's Privacy
This Site is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact
For any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please email us at [email protected].