Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Docks Magazine ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, docksmagazine.com, including all related pages, subdomains, and associated services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, postal address, and telephone number when you voluntarily submit contact forms or sign up for newsletters.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and track affiliate conversions.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including clicks, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and website performance.
- Tracking affiliate commissions and referrals to Grosvenor Casino and partner casinos.
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience.
- Responding to your enquiries and providing customer support.
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud.
- Sending promotional content and newsletters (with your consent).
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookie types include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve site performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and conversions for affiliate partnerships.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings or by adjusting your cookie preferences on our website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Grosvenor Casino and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. These third parties operate independently and are subject to their own privacy policies.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object: Opt out of processing for marketing or profiling purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
If you are located in the United States, certain privacy rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other state-specific legislation.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Contact information is retained for 3 years after last contact.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for 12 months.
- Analytics data is retained for 26 months.
- Cookie data expires according to cookie type (ranging from session to 24 months).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a data breach, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: docksmagazine.com
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days of receipt.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date above indicates when this policy was last revised. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updates.