Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Midlands German Network ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the midlandsgermannetwork.org.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise handle your information when you visit our site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or account registration.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behaviour and improve site functionality.
- Affiliate tracking and commission reporting related to casino and gambling partner links.
- Site improvement, debugging, and security.
- Responding to your inquiries and communications.
- Compliance with legal obligations and fraud prevention.
Cookie Policy
Our site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our service.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner casinos and gambling operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable third-party advertising and retargeting.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to external casino and gambling affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging with their services. We do not control how external parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data.
- Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing of your data.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with industry standards and legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or would like to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@midlandsgermannetwork.org.uk
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days or as otherwise required by applicable law.