Privacy Policy – Katanaspin
Start playingThis notice explains how adgenie.co.uk collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit our site. We take your privacy seriously and handle all data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Katanaspin is the subject we write about; this policy covers the portal itself, not the operator.
Who controls your data
The data controller for this site is adgenie.co.uk. We determine how and why your personal information is processed. You can reach us at [email protected] with any questions about this policy or how we handle your data.
What information we collect
We gather two categories of information when you use our site.
Technical and usage data arrives automatically when you browse. Your device sends us your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you visit and how long you spend on each one. We collect this through cookies and similar tracking technologies – our cookie policy explains what we set and how to control them.
Information you provide directly includes anything you type into a contact form or send to our support inbox. Typically this is your name, email address and the content of your message. We never ask for payment details, account passwords or identity documents – those belong to the operator, not to us.
Why we process your data
We use the information above for three purposes, each with its own legal basis under UK data protection law.
| Purpose | Lawful basis |
|---|---|
| Respond to contact-form submissions and support requests | Legitimate interest – you contacted us, and answering is what a functional site does |
| Understand which pages are read and how visitors move through the site | Legitimate interest – we improve content based on what people actually use |
| Serve relevant advertisements and measure their performance | Consent – asked via the cookie banner when you arrive |
We do not use your personal information to make automated decisions that produce legal effects or similarly significant consequences for you.
Who else sees your information
We share data with a small number of third parties, and only when necessary to run the site or fulfil a legal obligation.
Analytics providers receive anonymised usage data so we can see which articles are helpful and which sections need work. Advertising partners drop cookies to show you relevant offers and measure how many people click through – this happens only if you consented via the banner. Hosting and infrastructure services store the site's files and databases, which means they technically have access to any data we hold, though they process it only on our instruction.
We never sell your personal information to anyone. If we are required by law to disclose data – for example, in response to a valid court order – we will do so, but only to the extent the law demands.
Transfers outside the UK
Some of the third parties above operate servers outside the United Kingdom. Where a transfer happens, we ensure it is protected by adequate safeguards – typically standard contractual clauses approved by the UK government, or the recipient's participation in a recognised data-protection framework.
Your rights under UK GDPR
UK data protection law gives you the following rights. Each one applies to the personal information we hold about you.
- Access – request a copy of what we have on file.
- Rectification – ask us to correct something that is wrong or incomplete.
- Erasure – have your data deleted when we no longer need it for the purpose we collected it.
- Restriction – ask us to stop processing your information temporarily while a dispute is resolved.
- Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format so you can move it elsewhere.
- Objection – tell us to stop processing data we handle under legitimate interest, unless we have compelling grounds to continue.
- Withdraw consent – change your mind about cookies or marketing at any time, without affecting anything we did before you withdrew.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month. If your request is complex or we receive several at once, we may extend this by two further months and will tell you why.
Complaining to the regulator
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection authority. Visit ico.org.uk to find their contact details and guidance on making a complaint. This right exists whether or not you have contacted us first.
How long we keep your data
We hold personal information only as long as we need it for the purpose we collected it. Contact-form submissions and support emails are kept for two years, then deleted. Technical logs and analytics data are anonymised after 26 months. Cookie data expires according to the lifetime set for each cookie – our cookie policy lists the durations.
When the retention period ends, we either delete the data or anonymise it so it can no longer identify you.
Protection of minors
Our site is intended for adults aged 18 and over (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has sent us data, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.
Gambling is restricted to adults in the UK. If you share a device with someone under 18, consider installing parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio to block access to gambling-related content.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy notice from time to time to reflect changes in how we process data or to comply with new legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the revision date below and, where appropriate, notify you by email or with a banner on the site.
Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised terms.
Contact us
Questions about this policy, or requests to exercise your rights, should be sent to [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours for general enquiries and within one month for formal data-subject requests.
Last updated: January 2026
Access to this site is restricted to persons aged 18 and over (18+). If you have concerns about how your personal information is used, or if gambling ever stops feeling like entertainment, free and confidential support is available at BeGambleAware.org.