Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Manchester and Salford Illustrated ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the manchesterandsalfordillustrated.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you voluntarily provide it through contact forms or subscriptions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including links clicked, time spent on pages, and search queries.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and Performance: To analyze Site traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics to improve user experience.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links and commissions related to Mystake and other casino operators to which we refer you.
- Site Improvement: To enhance, personalise, and improve the functionality and content of our Site.
- Communications: To respond to your inquiries and send you updates or promotional content (with your consent).
- Compliance: To comply with applicable UK laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality (e.g., security, navigation).
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals to Mystake and partner casinos for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
Cookie Opt-Out Options:
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Visit aboutcookies.org for more information on managing cookies.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains affiliate links and references to third-party websites, including casinos, gambling operators (such as Mystake), and other affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. When you click on third-party links, you leave our Site and are subject to their respective privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any casino or affiliate site before providing your personal information. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation - UK GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing or analytics purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by UK law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data:
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or opt-out.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate/Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements and legal obligations.
- Cookie Data: Retained according to individual cookie expiration dates.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@manchesterandsalfordillustrated.co.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with UK data protection regulations.