Last updated: May 2026 — James Hargreaves, Theindependence
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Theindependence, operated by James Hargreaves and accessible at theindependence.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information obtained from visitors to our website. By using theindependence.co.uk, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, we respectfully ask that you discontinue use of our site.
Theindependence.co.uk is an independent review and information website focused on non-UK licensed casino platforms. We provide editorial content, reviews, and general guidance aimed at adult readers located in Great Britain. We do not operate any gambling services, accept deposits, or process financial transactions on behalf of users.
We may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with theindependence.co.uk:
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or data from individuals under the age of 18.
The information we collect is used solely for legitimate operational and analytical purposes, including:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.
Theindependence.co.uk uses cookies to enhance browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. We use the following types of cookies:
You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Theindependence.co.uk contains links to third-party websites, including non-UK licensed casino platforms. These external sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we hold no responsibility for their data practices. We encourage users to review the privacy policy of any external website they visit via links on our platform. Some of our links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and register or make a purchase. This does not influence our editorial independence.
We use third-party analytics services, which may include Google Analytics, to monitor and report on website traffic. These services may collect anonymised data about your device and browsing behaviour. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
As a resident of Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. These rights include:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Contact enquiry data is typically retained for no longer than 12 months.
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:
We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.
Theindependence.co.uk reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of theindependence.co.uk following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.