Summary: Slot Expanse is a casino and slot review website. We collect limited data to operate the site — primarily through analytics tools and standard web server logs. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. This policy explains in detail what we collect, why, and what rights you have over your information.
Contents
- Who We Are
- Data We Collect
- How We Collect Your Data
- Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Affiliate Tracking
- Third-Party Services & Data Processors
- Data Sharing & Disclosure
- Data Retention
- Data Security
- Your Rights
- Children’s Privacy
- International Data Transfers
- External Links & Third-Party Sites
- Changes to This Policy
- Contact & Data Requests
1. Who We Are
Slot Expanse operates the website at slotexpanse.com. We are an independent affiliate review publication that publishes information, reviews, and guides about online slot games and casino platforms. We are the data controller for personal information collected through this Site.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us directly at info@slotexpanse.com.
2. Data We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Slot Expanse, we may collect the following categories of information:
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on page, referral URL, clicks, scroll depth | Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution | Web server logs, analytics |
| Cookie Data | Session identifiers, preference settings, affiliate tracking identifiers | Cookies placed on your device |
| Contact Data | Name and email address if you contact us voluntarily | Email or contact form submissions |
| Affiliate Click Data | Anonymised click identifiers when you follow a link to a partner casino | Affiliate tracking platforms |
We do not collect payment card details, government identification documents, passwords, or any sensitive personal data as defined under GDPR Article 9 (such as health, religious, or biometric data).
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data through the following means:
- Automatically — when you visit the Site, our web server and analytics tools record technical and usage data as a standard part of website operation.
- Cookies and similar technologies — small files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors use the Site and enable certain functionality. See Section 5 for details.
- Directly from you — if you send us an email or submit a contact form, we receive the information you include in that communication.
- Via affiliate platforms — if you click an affiliate link and register at a partner casino, the affiliate network may share anonymised click and conversion data with us for commission tracking purposes.
4. Why We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)
We process personal data only where we have a lawful basis to do so. The table below describes our processing purposes and the corresponding legal basis under GDPR and equivalent regulations:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Delivering and maintaining the Site | Legitimate interests — operating a functional website |
| Analysing site traffic and user behaviour to improve content | Legitimate interests / Consent (where required by cookie law) |
| Tracking affiliate clicks and commissions | Legitimate interests — commercial operation of affiliate publishing |
| Responding to enquiries and contact form submissions | Legitimate interests / Performance of a pre-contractual request |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
| Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse | Legitimate interests — protecting the Site and its users |
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we have assessed that our interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms as a data subject. You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests — see Section 11.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Slot Expanse uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences. They cannot be disabled without affecting core site functionality.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the Site — which pages are most visited, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent where required by applicable law.
Affiliate & Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to a partner casino, a tracking cookie may be placed to attribute your visit to Slot Expanse for commission purposes. This allows affiliate networks to credit us when a qualifying action (such as a registration or deposit) occurs at the partner casino.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. Most browsers also allow you to configure Do Not Track settings. The following links provide browser-specific instructions:
You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Affiliate Tracking
Slot Expanse participates in affiliate programmes with online casino operators. When you click an affiliate link on our Site:
- A unique tracking identifier is typically stored in a cookie or appended to the URL to record that your visit originated from Slot Expanse.
- If you subsequently register or make a deposit at the partner casino, the affiliate network records a conversion and may share anonymised commission data with us.
- We receive commission information — typically confirmation that a qualifying action occurred — but we do not receive your casino account details, payment information, or personal data from the casino operator.
The casino operator you visit has its own privacy policy and acts as an independent data controller for all personal data you provide to them. We are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any casino platform before registering.
7. Third-Party Services & Data Processors
We use third-party services to operate and improve the Site. These services may process your data on our behalf as data processors, under data processing agreements. Current third-party services we use may include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and user behaviour analytics (Google LLC). Data may be transferred to the United States under Google’s standard contractual clauses. Google Privacy Policy.
- Web hosting provider — our hosting infrastructure processes server logs and technical data to serve the website.
- Affiliate networks — platforms that manage and track affiliate relationships between Slot Expanse and casino operators.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN) — services that cache and deliver website content efficiently, which may process IP addresses and technical data.
We review our third-party providers to ensure appropriate data protection standards are maintained. We do not knowingly work with processors that do not meet applicable data protection requirements.
8. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing or commercial purposes.
We may share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers and data processors — as described in Section 7, with third parties who process data on our behalf under appropriate data processing agreements.
- Legal requirements — if required by law, court order, or regulatory authority, we may disclose information as legally mandated.
- Protection of rights — to protect the rights, property, or safety of Slot Expanse, its users, or others, if we have a good-faith belief that disclosure is necessary.
- Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify users of any such change through a prominent notice on the Site.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law.
- Analytics data — aggregated and anonymised usage data is retained for up to 26 months in Google Analytics by default, after which it is deleted automatically.
- Server logs — web server access logs are typically retained for up to 90 days and then deleted or anonymised.
- Contact correspondence — emails or contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years from the date of last correspondence, unless an ongoing relationship or legal reason requires longer retention.
- Affiliate records — anonymised click and commission records may be retained for up to 3 years for accounting and audit purposes.
When data is no longer required, we take steps to securely delete or anonymise it.
10. Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and this Site.
- Access controls limiting who can access Site administration and data.
- Regular review of our security practices and third-party providers.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data using commercially reasonable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority and affected individuals in accordance with applicable law.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with comparable data protection laws, these rights are enforceable under GDPR or equivalent legislation:
Right to Access Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
Right to Erasure Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal retention obligations.
Right to Restriction Ask us to restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible.
Right to Object Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including for analytics purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting prior processing.
Right to ComplainLodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@slotexpanse.com. We will respond within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing certain requests.
If you are based in the EU/EEA and believe we have not handled your data lawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority (DPA). A list of EU DPAs is available at edpb.europa.eu.
12. Children’s Privacy
Slot Expanse is strictly intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. Gambling-related content is not suitable for minors under any circumstances.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal data to us, please contact us immediately at info@slotexpanse.com and we will take prompt steps to delete that data.
13. International Data Transfers
Slot Expanse may use third-party services whose infrastructure is located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. When personal data is transferred outside the EEA or UK to countries that do not have an equivalent level of data protection, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
- Transfers to recipients in countries with an adequacy decision.
- Other legally recognised transfer mechanisms under GDPR Chapter V.
By using this Site, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We take steps to ensure that any such transfers are carried out lawfully and with appropriate protections in place.
14. External Links & Third-Party Sites
This Site contains links to third-party websites, including casino operators and responsible gambling organisations. Once you leave slotexpanse.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Each third-party website operates under its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review before providing any personal information.
Slot Expanse is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website linked from this Site.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, post a notice on the Site.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
16. Contact & Data Requests
For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Slot Expanse
Website: slotexpanse.com
Email: info@slotexpanse.com
We aim to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days. For complex or multiple requests, this period may be extended by up to two additional months — we will notify you if this is the case.