Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Optimastudy.co.uk ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are a UK-based affiliate website providing information about non GamStop bookmakers. 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 information:

• Name – if you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter.
• Email address – if you contact us or opt in to communications.
• IP address – automatically collected for security and analytics.
• Cookies – small data files stored on your device, as described in Section 3.
• Usage data – pages visited, time spent, referral source, 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 use our website and improve our content.
• Affiliate tracking – to record clicks and referrals to third-party gambling operators where we may earn a commission.
• Site improvement – to personalise user experience, fix technical issues and optimise performance.
• Communication – to respond to enquiries or send requested updates.

Our legal bases under UK GDPR include legitimate interests, consent (where required), and performance of a contract.

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies may be:

• Essential cookies – necessary for the website to function.
• Analytics cookies – help us measure traffic and usage patterns.
• Affiliate tracking cookies – track referrals to third-party websites so commissions can be attributed.
• Preference cookies – remember your settings and choices.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie consent banner. Blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more detailed control, visit www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party casinos, bookmakers and other affiliate partners. Once you leave Optimastudy.co.uk, we do not control how those third parties collect or use your personal information. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• UK GDPR / EU GDPR: right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, objection and the right to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
• CCPA (California residents): right to know what personal information is collected, right to delete personal information, right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and right to non-discrimination.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7.

6. 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. Analytics and affiliate tracking data is typically retained in an aggregated or pseudonymised form for up to 26 months. Contact messages are retained for up to 12 months unless a longer period is required by law.

7. 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@optimastudy.co.uk