Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Bitonwire

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bitonwire ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by James Whitfield and accessible at bitonwire.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By using bitonwire.com, you agree to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

Who We Are

Bitonwire is an independent gambling and casino review website providing editorial content, operator comparisons, and betting site recommendations primarily for users located in Great Britain. The data controller responsible for your personal information is James Whitfield, owner and operator of bitonwire.com.

Information We Collect

When you visit bitonwire.com, we may collect the following categories of data:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
• Usage data: Time spent on pages, click behaviour, scroll depth, and navigation patterns across the site.
• Cookie data: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.
• Voluntarily submitted data: Any name, email address, or message content you provide if you contact us directly through an enquiry form or email.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, payment card numbers, or government identification numbers.

How We Use Your Information

Data collected through bitonwire.com is used for the following purposes:

• To analyse site traffic and improve the quality of content and user experience.
• To understand which betting site reviews and editorial pages are most useful to our audience.
• To respond to direct enquiries submitted to us via email or contact forms.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK and EU law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of the website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Bitonwire.com uses cookies to enhance functionality and collect analytical data. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We use the following types:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
• Analytics cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and measure content performance, typically via services such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising and affiliate cookies: Placed when you click outbound links to third-party betting operators. These cookies may be used by those operators to track referrals and attribute commissions.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience on bitonwire.com.

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Bitonwire.com contains links to external gambling operators, betting sites, and casinos. These links may generate affiliate commission for us when you register or deposit with those operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the individual privacy policies of any operator you visit through links on bitonwire.com before submitting personal information to them.

Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic to bitonwire.com. These services may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where applicable, data processing agreements are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law

If you are located in Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• The right to access personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal data where no legal obligation requires its retention.
• The right to object to or restrict certain types of data processing.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

If you are a California resident, you may also have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytical and technical data is typically retained for no longer than 26 months.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Bitonwire reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of bitonwire.com following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Whitfield
• Website: bitonwire.com
• Email: privacy@bitonwire.com

We aim to respond to all legitimate data enquiries within 30 days of receipt.