Our Privacy Policy

While we delve into the intricate details of listed casino architecture, we are equally committed to clarity and care when handling your personal information.

What Data We Collect

We collect data you provide directly, such as name and email when commenting, and automatically, like IP address and browser type, similar to tracking visitor numbers at The Hippodrome Casino.

Information You Provide

When you engage with our content on UK heritage architecture, you may choose to provide personal data. This occurs when you leave comments on articles about London casino buildings, subscribe to updates, or contact us directly. Typical information includes:

  • Your name and email address.
  • The content of your communications or comments.
  • Any preferences you indicate for newsletters or alerts.

Information Collected Automatically

As you explore our blog, certain technical data is gathered automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and interactions with our pages. This process helps us understand engagement patterns, akin to analysing access flows in historic buildings.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site uses cookies, including essential, functional, and analytics cookies, to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content on historic venues.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are standard tools that enable sites to function properly and provide insights into user behaviour.

How We Use Them

We employ cookies for several key purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operations, such as maintaining your session or submitting a comment.
  • Functional Cookies: Used to remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
  • Analytics Cookies: Deployed to analyse site traffic and content performance, helping us refine our focus on topics like European casino heritage.

Analytics and Site Performance

We use Google Analytics to understand visitor trends, much like studying footfall in London’s casino district, helping us improve content on topics like the Crown Casino’s heritage.

Purpose of Analytics

Google Analytics helps us measure which articles on listed casino architecture resonate most, how visitors navigate our site, and general demographic trends. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible, guiding our editorial direction on UK heritage architecture.

Opting Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official browser add-on provided by Google. Additionally, you can manage cookie preferences directly through your browser settings to control tracking technologies.

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use services like WordPress for our blog and may embed content from platforms like YouTube; we only share data with trusted partners under strict conditions.

Service Providers

We rely on third-party providers for hosting, maintenance, and analytics. These entities, such as our web hosting service, may access technical data under contractual agreements that mandate confidentiality and security, ensuring compliance with UK data protection standards.

Embedded Content

Articles may feature embedded content from external sites, such as videos or architectural plans. Interacting with this content is subject to the privacy policies of those third-party platforms, which may collect data independently.

Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Law

As a UK-focused blog, we adhere to UK GDPR, granting you rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data.

Your Key Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), your rights include:

  • The right to access a copy of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
  • The right to erasure (or “to be forgotten”) under specific circumstances.
  • The right to restrict or object to processing of your data.
  • The right to data portability, where applicable.

These rights are upheld by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent regulatory authority for data protection.

How to Exercise Them

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month, as required by UK law, and may need to verify your identity before proceeding.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain comment data indefinitely, analytics data for 26 months, and will delete personal data upon request, unless legally required to keep it.

Retention Periods

Data is kept only as long as necessary for its intended purpose:

  • Comments: Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate follow-up discussions.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months.
  • Contact Data: Information from inquiries is kept for a reasonable period to address ongoing communication.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time. We will comply promptly, unless retention is necessary for legal obligations under United Kingdom jurisdiction.

Contacting Us About Your Data

For any privacy queries or to exercise your rights, please contact our team using the details provided below.

Our Contact Information

For all privacy-related requests, please email us at [email protected]. We are based in the United Kingdom and handle all matters in accordance with UK GDPR.

Making a Request

When contacting us, please provide clear details about your request, including the specific right you wish to exercise and any relevant account or comment information to help us locate your data efficiently.

We emphasize our ongoing commitment to protecting your privacy as passionately as we research and write about the UK’s architectural heritage, from the Hippodrome history to the legacy of the Crown Casino London (formerly the Crown Building).