Privacy Policy

01 Introduction

vintageengagementrings.ie operates as an independent editorial platform that publishes reviews and comparisons of online casino platforms available to Irish players. We do not function as a gambling operator, accept wagers, or manage player accounts in any capacity.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of personal information we collect from visitors, the purposes for which that information is used, and the measures we take to keep it secure. It also explains the rights you hold under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Irish Data Protection Acts 2018.

By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with our practices as described here, we recommend that you discontinue use of the site.

02 Information We Collect

The data we handle falls into two categories: information you choose to share with us, and information that is gathered automatically during your visit.

Voluntarily provided information:

• Name and email address submitted through our contact form
• The content of any message, question, or feedback you send us
• Email subscription preferences if you opt into our mailing list

Automatically collected information:

• IP address and approximate location at city or country level
• Browser type, version, and operating system details
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation path
• Referring website or search term that brought you here
• Device type, including whether you are using a desktop, tablet, or smartphone
• Date and time stamps for each page view

We do not collect payment card details, banking information, or any special category data as defined under Article 9 of the GDPR.

03 Why We Process Your Data

All information collected through this website is used for the following defined purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website and its editorial content
• Responding to enquiries, feedback, or support requests submitted through our contact channels
• Analysing visitor behaviour to improve navigation, layout, and content quality
• Identifying and preventing misuse, abuse, or fraudulent activity directed at the site
• Complying with legal obligations under Irish and EU law
• Sending editorial updates or newsletters strictly where consent has been given

We do not engage in automated profiling or decision-making. Your personal data is never sold, rented, or traded to third parties for marketing purposes.

04 Legal Basis for Processing

Under the GDPR, every instance of personal data processing must be supported by a lawful basis. We rely on the following:

• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information, such as submitting a contact form or subscribing to updates, processing is based on your explicit consent. This consent can be withdrawn at any time.
• Legitimate interests: Automatically collected technical and analytical data is processed under our legitimate interest in understanding how visitors use the site and improving their experience.
• Legal obligation: In certain circumstances, we may need to process or disclose data to satisfy a legal requirement imposed on us.

05 Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support its functionality, remember user preferences, and analyse traffic patterns.

The types of cookies we use include:

• Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function correctly. They do not store personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Tools such as Google Analytics help us understand how visitors interact with the site. The data collected is anonymised and used solely for performance analysis.
• Preference cookies: These remember settings you have chosen, such as language or display options, to improve your browsing experience on return visits.
• Affiliate cookies: When you click an outbound link to a casino, a tracking cookie may be placed to attribute any subsequent activity to our referral. No personal data is passed to us through this mechanism.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Blocking certain cookies may reduce the functionality of some website features. More information about managing cookies can be found at allaboutcookies.org.

06 When We Share Data

We do not sell or trade personal information. Data may be shared with external parties only in the following limited circumstances:

• Analytics services: Aggregated, anonymised usage data is shared with analytics providers to help us monitor and improve site performance.
• Affiliate partners: When you follow a link to an external casino, that operator may set its own cookies and collect data in accordance with its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party operators.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose data to law enforcement agencies, courts, or regulators where required by law or valid legal process.
• Business transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, or restructuring of the website, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. Affected users will be notified in advance if any changes impact how their data is managed.

We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party website you access through links on our site.

07 Affiliate Disclosure

vintageengagementrings.ie generates revenue through affiliate partnerships with online casino operators. When a visitor clicks one of our outbound links and registers or deposits at a casino, we may receive a referral commission. This commission is paid by the operator and does not increase the cost to the player in any way.

These commercial relationships do not influence our editorial content. Every platform reviewed on this site is assessed using the same objective criteria, and we do not accept payment in exchange for favourable coverage or improved rankings.

08 Your Data Rights

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 2018, you are entitled to the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under qualifying circumstances
• Restriction: Ask us to pause or limit how we process your data in specific situations
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format where processing is automated and consent-based
• Objection: Object to processing activities carried out under our legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent: Revoke previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred prior to withdrawal

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond within 30 calendar days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may file a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie.

09 How Long We Keep Data

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law. Our standard retention periods are:

• Contact form submissions: up to 24 months from the date of receipt
• Anonymised analytics data: up to 26 months, in line with default analytics platform settings
• Newsletter subscription records: retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
• Affiliate tracking data: retained according to the terms of each affiliate programme agreement

Once the applicable retention period has elapsed, data is securely deleted or permanently anonymised.

10 Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorised access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• HTTPS encryption applied across every page of the website
• Periodic security reviews and infrastructure assessments
• Access to personal data restricted to authorised personnel only
• Prompt and secure deletion of data that is no longer needed

While we take every reasonable step to protect your information, no method of online transmission can be guaranteed as completely secure. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will notify both you and the relevant supervisory authority as required under GDPR.

11 Minors and Age Restrictions

This website is intended solely for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Gambling-related content is not appropriate for minors, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe a minor has provided personal information through this site, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 13. We will remove the data without delay.

If you are under the age of 18, please leave this website now and do not submit any personal details.

12 Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we provide. When material changes are made, the date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

We encourage you to revisit this page from time to time. Continued use of vintageengagementrings.ie after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13 Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have a concern about how your information is handled, please contact us: