Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Lizandmikesgarden

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how lizandmikesgarden.co.uk ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. This policy applies to all users accessing lizandmikesgarden.co.uk from the United Kingdom or elsewhere. By continuing to use this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms set out below.

This website is owned and operated by James Whitfield. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Lizandmikesgarden is an independent review and information website focused on the British online gambling market. We publish editorial content, including reviews and comparisons of new betting sites available to players in Great Britain. We do not operate any gambling services ourselves, nor do we accept bets or process any financial transactions on behalf of users.

The data controller responsible for your personal data is James Whitfield, reachable via the contact details provided at the bottom of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you use lizandmikesgarden.co.uk:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and time zone settings.
• Usage data: Pages visited, referring URLs, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths through the site.
• Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4 below.
• Contact data: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name and email address for the sole purpose of responding to your enquiry.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or data from individuals under the age of 18. This website is intended for adults only.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by lizandmikesgarden.co.uk is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and improve website performance and user experience.
• To analyse traffic and understand how visitors interact with our content.
• To respond to any enquiries or communications you send to us.
• To fulfil our legal obligations under UK data protection legislation.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity on the website.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Lizandmikesgarden.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the website.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site, typically via third-party tools such as Google Analytics.
• Preference cookies: Used to remember settings or choices you have made during your visit.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on this website. By continuing to use lizandmikesgarden.co.uk, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

5. Third-Party Links and Partners

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including licensed gambling operators, bookmakers, and betting platforms. When you click on an external link and leave lizandmikesgarden.co.uk, we are no longer responsible for your data. Each third-party website operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review those policies before providing any personal information.

We may use affiliate partnerships with regulated gambling operators. These partnerships help support the operation of this website but do not influence how your personal data is handled by us.

6. Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to help us understand visitor behaviour on lizandmikesgarden.co.uk. These services may collect anonymised data including your IP address, browser information, and pages visited. Google's privacy policy governs data collected through its services. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a user based in the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to restriction: You may ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data where we rely on legitimate interests.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on lizandmikesgarden.co.uk, please contact the responsible person directly:

Name: James Whitfield
Website: lizandmikesgarden.co.uk
Email: [email protected]

We take all privacy enquiries seriously and aim to respond promptly and in full compliance with our obligations under UK data protection law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of lizandmikesgarden.co.uk following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.