Privacy Policy
Welcome to The Gaming Gyan (accessible at https://thegaminggyan.com/). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Effective Date: August 2026 | Last Updated: August 2026
01 Who We Are (Data Controller)
The Gaming Gyan acts as the Data Controller for the personal information processed through this website.
- •Website: https://thegaminggyan.com/
- •Owner/Operator: The Gaming Gyan
- •Data Protection Contact Email: thegaminggyaan@gmail.com
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at the email address listed above.
02 Information We Collect
We collect limited personal and technical data to provide, improve, and secure our aggregation services. This includes:
Technical & Usage Data
IP address, browser type and version, operating system, time zone settings, referral sources, pages visited, time spent on pages, and clickstream data (including outbound clicks to third-party betting operators).
Communications Data
Any information you provide directly to us when contacting us via email or contact forms (e.g., your name, email address, and message content).
Cookie & Tracking Data
Information collected via cookies, web beacons, and affiliate tracking links regarding your interactions with our site.
We do not collect special category personal data (e.g., health, religion, biometrics) or financial details, as we do not process payments or host gambling transactions.
03 How and Why We Use Your Personal Data (Lawful Bases)
Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. We rely on the following bases:
| Purpose / Activity | Type of Data | Lawful Basis under UK GDPR |
|---|---|---|
| Website Operation & Security: Monitoring traffic, preventing DDoS attacks, and ensuring site functionality. | Technical Data | Legitimate Interests (ensuring website performance and cybersecurity). |
| Affiliate Tracking: Tracking outbound clicks to partner betting sites to attribute affiliate commissions. | Usage & Cookie Data | Legitimate Interests / Consent (where cookies are used). |
| Customer Support: Responding to emails or inquiries sent to thegaminggyaan@gmail.com. | Communications Data | Legitimate Interests (answering user queries effectively). |
| Analytics & Performance: Analyzing user trends to optimize review content and user interface. | Aggregated Usage Data | Consent (for non-essential analytics cookies under PECR). |
04 Third-Party Links & Affiliate Relationships
The Gaming Gyan is an independent review and aggregator portal.
Our website contains outbound affiliate links to third-party online casinos, sportsbooks, and gambling platforms.
Clicking on these links may direct you to third-party websites. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, policies, or cookie usage.
When leaving our site, we encourage you to read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy of every website you visit.
05 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and measure traffic.
Essential Cookies
Necessary for basic site navigation and operational security.
Analytics & Affiliate Cookies
Help us measure site performance and track when a user visits a third-party partner via an affiliate link.
In compliance with PECR, non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) will only be placed on your device with your prior explicit consent obtained via our Cookie Banner. You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.
06 Data Sharing and International Transfers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share data only under the following conditions:
Service Providers
Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, such as web hosting providers, analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics), and security platforms. These processors are bound by strict data processing agreements (DPAs).
Legal Obligations
If required by law, court order, or governmental authority (such as the UK Information Commissioner's Office or law enforcement).
International Transfers
If personal data is transferred outside the UK (e.g., to cloud hosting providers in the US or EU), we ensure appropriate safeguards are implemented, such as UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or adequacy decisions.
07 Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or security requirements:
Server Logs & Technical Data
Typically retained for up to 12 months for security and audit purposes.
Email Inquiries
Retained for up to 24 months from the date of last communication to address follow-ups.
08 Your Legal Rights Under UK GDPR
If you reside in the United Kingdom, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- •Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- •Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- •Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data where there is no good reason for us to continue processing it.
- •Right to Restrict Processing: Ask us to suspend processing your personal data in certain scenarios.
- •Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to yourself or a third party.
- •Right to Object: Object to our reliance on legitimate interests as a legal basis.
- •Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at thegaminggyaan@gmail.com. We will respond to valid requests within one calendar month.
09 Protection of Minors (18+ Policy)
The Gaming Gyan strictly prohibits access to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete that information immediately.
10 How to Complain
If you have concerns about our data handling practices, please contact us first so we can resolve the issue.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with the UK's data protection supervisory authority:
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
- •Website: https://ico.org.uk/
- •Helpline: 0303 123 1113
11 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our legal obligations or operational practices. Any revisions will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
12 Contact Us
For any privacy-related queries or requests, please reach out to us:
- •Website: https://thegaminggyan.com/
- •Data Controller: The Gaming Gyan
- •Email: thegaminggyaan@gmail.com
