Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Dundee Thistle ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dundeethistle.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using dundeethistle.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you voluntarily submit contact forms or newsletters subscriptions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers when you access our website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and other interaction data with our website.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Information necessary to track affiliate commissions and monitor your interactions with third-party casino and betting operators.
How We Use Information
Having accurate information about you permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:
- Conduct analytics and monitor website performance and user behaviour.
- Track affiliate commissions and validate affiliate referrals to third-party operators.
- Improve and optimise our website content, functionality, and user experience.
- Process affiliate transactions and provide reports.
- Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and other information (with your consent).
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.
- Prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance website security.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect analytical data. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour, page views, and engagement metrics.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals and affiliate commissions from third-party operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Remember your preferences and deliver personalised content.
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality. You may also opt out of specific tracking technologies through third-party opt-out mechanisms.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party casino, sportsbook, and betting operators. When you click these links and access their websites, you leave dundeethistle.co.uk.
Important: We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms of service, or content of linked websites. These third-party operators maintain their own independent privacy policies. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies and terms before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Dundee Thistle assumes no liability for third-party data practices or compliance with privacy laws.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
UK/EU Residents (GDPR): You have the right to:
- Access your personal data held by us.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten), subject to legal obligations.
- Restrict processing of your data.
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Request data portability in a structured, commonly-used format.
- Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line.
US Residents: Depending on your state, you may have rights under state privacy laws (CCPA, VCDPA, etc.) including access, deletion, and opt-out rights. Contact us to submit requests.
International Residents: Contact us to determine what rights apply to your jurisdiction.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Contact Information: Retained for 3 years after last interaction or until you request deletion.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for 7 years to comply with tax and financial reporting obligations.
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymised data retained indefinitely; personal identifiers removed after 12 months.
- Cookies: Retained according to their individual expiration settings (typically 6 months to 2 years).
When data is no longer necessary, we will securely delete or anonymise it.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Dundee Thistle
Email: [email protected]
Website: dundeethistle.co.uk
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days or as required by applicable law. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only. Gambling involves risk. We do not endorse gambling and are not responsible for losses incurred. Always gamble responsibly. If you have gambling concerns, contact GamCare (gamcare.org.uk) or the National Problem Gambling Clinic.