Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1 January 2026

Acorn Country Store (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website acorncountrystore.co.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, which provides information about non-GamStop Curacao casino sites. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Name – if you voluntarily submit it via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
• Email address – if you subscribe to updates or contact us.
• IP address – automatically collected for security, analytics, and fraud prevention.
• Cookies – small text files stored on your device to enhance site functionality and track preferences.
• Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referral sources, device type, and browser information.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Analytics – to understand how visitors interact with our content and improve user experience.
• Affiliate tracking – to attribute clicks and conversions to affiliate links, ensuring commissions are accurately recorded.
• Site improvement – to personalise content, troubleshoot issues, and develop new features.
• Communication – to respond to enquiries or send newsletters if you have opted in.

2. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies – required for the website to function properly.
• Analytical/performance cookies – help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate tracking cookies – set when you click an affiliate link to a casino or third-party site.
• Functional cookies – remember your preferences and settings.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent banner. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Notice available on the website.

3. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casino sites and affiliate partners. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they collect, use, or share your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit, especially before providing any personal data or engaging in gambling activities.

4. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

• Right to access – request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure – request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restrict processing – limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability – receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent (e.g., cookies, newsletters).

If you are a resident of California (USA), you may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), such as the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal data.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically:

• Analytics data (including IP addresses) – retained for up to 26 months.
• Affiliate tracking cookies – retained for 30 to 90 days, depending on the affiliate programme.
• Contact form and newsletter data – retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@acorncountrystore.co.uk

We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month.