This privacy policy explains how hoverhelicopters.co.uk (referred to as "we", "us" or "our") collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit this site. We are an independent information portal that reviews online gaming brands, including Greatslots, and we are not affiliated with any operator we cover. This notice is governed by UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who controls your data
hoverhelicopters.co.uk is the data controller for any personal information collected through this website. We determine how and why your data is processed. You can reach us at [email protected] with questions about this policy or to exercise your rights.
What information we collect
We collect two categories of information: data you provide directly, and data we observe automatically.
Information you give us includes anything submitted via a contact form – typically your name, email address and the content of your message. We collect this only when you choose to contact us.
Information we observe includes technical data your browser sends when you visit: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on each page, referral source and approximate geographic location (country level, derived from IP). This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies – see our Cookie Policy for details.
What we do not collect
We do not collect payment information, gaming account details, government-issued ID numbers, or precise geolocation data. We are not a gambling operator and we do not hold player accounts – those are managed by the brands we review, each with its own privacy practices.
Why we process your information
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To operate and improve this website – understanding which pages are read, where visitors come from, and how the site performs on different devices.
- To comply with legal obligations, including keeping records where required by law.
- To detect and prevent misuse, spam or automated abuse of the site.
Our lawful basis under UK GDPR depends on the purpose. Responding to your message relies on your consent (you contacted us). Site analytics and security rely on our legitimate interests in running an effective, safe information service. Keeping records where the law requires it relies on legal obligation.
Who else sees your data
We share information with third-party processors who help us run this site. These include:
- Web hosting providers who store the site's files and serve pages to visitors.
- Analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that process usage data to generate traffic reports. These services may set their own cookies – see our Cookie Policy.
- Content delivery networks that cache and deliver images, scripts and other static files faster.
- Email service providers that handle messages sent through our contact form.
All processors are bound by contract to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. We never sell your information to third parties, and we do not share it for marketing purposes outside the services listed above.
Transfers outside the UK
Some processors may store or handle data on servers outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place – either the recipient country is recognised by the UK government as providing an adequate level of protection, or we use standard contractual clauses approved under UK GDPR.
Your rights under UK data protection law
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Rectification: ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Erasure: request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for us to continue holding it.
- Restriction: ask us to limit how we use your data while a dispute or verification is resolved.
- Portability: receive your data in a structured, commonly used format so you can move it elsewhere.
- Object: oppose processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
- Withdraw consent: where we rely on your consent (e.g. for contacting us), you can withdraw it at any time – this does not affect any processing that happened before you withdrew consent.
How to exercise your rights
Send your request to [email protected]. We will respond within one month, though complex requests may take up to three months – we'll let you know if we need extra time. There is no fee unless your request is clearly unfounded or excessive.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection supervisory authority. Visit ico.org.uk or call 0303 123 1113.
How long we keep your data
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law.
- Contact form submissions are kept for up to two years from the date of your message, then deleted unless there is an ongoing correspondence or legal reason to retain them longer.
- Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised after a retention period set by the analytics provider (typically 26 months for Google Analytics). Once anonymised, it is no longer personal data.
- Server logs (IP addresses, access times) are kept for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting, then automatically deleted.
Children and young people
This site is intended for adults aged 18 and over (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Gambling content, including reviews of brands like Greatslots, is age-restricted by law. If you share a device with someone under 18, consider using parental-control software such as Net Nanny or Qustodio to restrict access to gambling-related sites.
Security of your information
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is completely secure – we cannot guarantee absolute security, and you share information at your own risk.
Links to other websites
This site contains links to external websites, including the operators we review, responsible gambling organisations and regulatory bodies. Once you leave hoverhelicopters.co.uk, you are subject to the privacy policy of the site you visit – we are not responsible for how third parties handle your data. Check their own privacy notices before sharing personal information.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate, new legal requirements or improvements in data protection practice. When we make significant changes, we will update the date at the bottom of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
Contact us
For questions about this privacy policy, to exercise your data protection rights, or to raise a concern, email us at [email protected]. We aim to respond within 48 hours during UK business days.
Last updated: 6 January 2026
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