Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

opensourceshowandtell.com ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, which provides reviews and listings of top UK betting sites. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below. Please note: we are an affiliate marketing website and do not operate gambling services ourselves. You must be 18 or over to use gambling services featured on this site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details: your name and email address, if you contact us directly or subscribe to communications.
• IP address: automatically collected for security, analytics, and geo-location purposes.
• Cookies and similar technologies: small data files stored on your device (see Section 3).
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, device type, referring URLs, and interaction with links to third-party gambling operators.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools;
• Track affiliate referrals so we can receive commission when you click through to betting operators;
• Improve the content, structure, and performance of the website;
• Respond to enquiries and communicate with you where you have contacted us;
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable in the United Kingdom.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: required for the website to function properly.
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate/tracking cookies: record when you click a link to a partner betting site so referrals can be attributed to us.
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.

Opt-out options: You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Where required, we present a cookie consent banner on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, bookmakers, and other gambling operators with which we have affiliate relationships. When you click these links and leave our site, you are subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third parties.

We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or data handling of any third-party website. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit, particularly before registering an account or providing personal or payment information to a gambling operator. All operators we list are expected to hold a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you;
• Rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal requirements;
• Restrict or object to the processing of your data;
• Data portability, where applicable;
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (e.g., non-essential cookies).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

For visitors from other jurisdictions: if you are located in the EU/EEA, equivalent rights apply under the EU GDPR. If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell personal information).

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact enquiries (name and email) are retained for no longer than 12 months after resolution;
• Analytics and usage data is retained in aggregated or anonymised form for up to 26 months;
• Cookie data is retained in accordance with the lifespans set out in our cookie consent settings.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@opensourceshowandtell.com

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.