Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how academicsconsultancy.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and operating transparently in accordance with UK and EU data protection laws.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or enquiry submissions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and geolocation data.
- Cookies: Data collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, referral sources, time spent on the Website, and user interaction patterns for analytics and affiliate tracking purposes.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and site performance monitoring to improve user experience.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Website optimization, troubleshooting, and security.
- Responding to your enquiries and customer support.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell personal data to third parties. However, we may share information with affiliate partners and service providers as necessary for operational purposes.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Our Website uses:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour for site improvement (Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions for affiliate partner attribution.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting across platforms.
You can control cookies through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to external casino operators, gambling providers, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data handling of these third-party websites. Each linked operator maintains its own privacy policy, and you access their sites at your own discretion. We strongly recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing.
- Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling.
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.
If you are a US resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state laws. Contact us for more information.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary by data type:
- Contact form submissions: 12 months unless longer retention is required by law.
- Analytics data: Automatically deleted after 26 months.
- Cookies: Deleted upon browser clearance or after expiration (varies by cookie type).
- Affiliate tracking data: Retained for commission settlement and dispute resolution (typically 12-24 months).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@academicsconsultancy.co.uk
We will acknowledge your request and aim to resolve your concerns promptly.