Privacy & Cookie Policy

1. Who We Are

StellarCasino.net is a casino comparison and affiliate website operated in the United Kingdom. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

For data protection enquiries, contact us at: [email protected]

2. What Data We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate this website:

• Automatically collected data – IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring URL, and time spent on pages. This data is collected through cookies and server logs.
• Preference data – Your Casino DNA Match quiz answers, pinned casinos, and filter selections are stored locally on your device using localStorage. This data is never transmitted to our servers.
• Cookie consent preferences – Your choice regarding analytics cookies, stored locally.

We do not collect names, email addresses, payment information, or account credentials. We do not require user registration.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• Website functionality – To display content correctly, remember your preferences, and provide personalised features such as the DNA Match quiz results.
• Analytics – To understand how visitors use our site, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve the user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
• Affiliate tracking – When you click a “Claim” or similar link to a casino, the destination operator may use cookies to attribute the referral to StellarCasino.net. This is how we earn revenue. We do not control the data practices of third-party casino operators – please review their privacy policies independently.

4. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following bases:

• Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) – For analytics and website improvement, where our interest does not override your rights and freedoms.
• Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) – For non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising). You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies in accordance with PECR.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They do not require consent under PECR.

• nc_cookie_consent – Stores your cookie consent preferences. Expires: 12 months.

Functional Cookies (localStorage)

These are stored on your device only and are never transmitted to us:

• natcasino_dna – Your Casino DNA Match quiz answers (home page).
• natcasino_bonus_dna – Your Bonus DNA Match quiz answers (bonuses page).

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site. They are only set if you consent.

• Third-party analytics cookies may be used to collect aggregated, anonymised usage data.

Third-Party Cookies

When you click an affiliate link to a casino operator, that operator may set cookies on your device for tracking purposes. We have no control over these cookies. Refer to the relevant casino’s privacy and cookie policy for details.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. You can also withdraw consent for analytics cookies by clicking the cookie settings link in our site footer. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share anonymised, aggregated analytics data with:

• Analytics providers (to help us understand site usage)
• Hosting providers (who process data on our behalf under a data processing agreement)

All third-party processors are UK or EU-based, or subject to adequate safeguards as required by UK GDPR Chapter V.

7. Data Retention

Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for a maximum of 90 days before automatic deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. localStorage data on your device persists until you clear it manually.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restrict processing – Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability – Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object – Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw cookie consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within one calendar month as required by UK GDPR.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

9. Children

StellarCasino.net is an 18+ website. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.