1. Who We Are
Kowaliko is an informational website that reviews and compares UK-licensed online casinos. Kowaliko does not provide gambling services.
- Operator: Kowaliko Limited
- Registered in: England & Wales
- Contact: info@Kowaliko.com
- EU/UK representative or DPO: N/A (placeholder)
2. Scope
This Policy covers personal data processed when you browse Kowaliko, contact us, or interact with our content, including outbound links to third-party operators.
3. Data We Collect
- Usage data: pages viewed, referral source, approximate location, device/browser info, timestamps, and events (e.g., clicks).
- Technical data: IP address (may be truncated/anonymised), cookies, identifiers generated for analytics.
- Contact data (if you email us): your email address and message content.
We do not intentionally collect special category data.
4. How We Use Data
- Operate, secure, and improve the website.
- Measure performance and understand content engagement.
- Detect/prevent fraud and abuse.
- Respond to inquiries you send to us.
- Comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
- Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) for essential analytics, security, and site operations.
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies/trackers where required.
- Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) when responding to direct inquiries.
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) for compliance and record-keeping.
6. Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tech to run the site and understand usage. Where required, we’ll ask for consent for non-essential cookies.
Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention |
---|---|---|---|
Essential | Security, load balancing, user preferences | Session ID, consent state | Session / up to 12 months |
Analytics | Measure visits, content performance | Anonymous/aggregated IDs | Up to 26 months |
Affiliate | Track outbound clicks for attribution | Click ID, partner ID | Up to 90 days |
You can manage cookies in your browser settings. See also our Cookie Policy.
7. Analytics & Advertising
We may use privacy-friendly analytics (with IP masking and aggregated reporting). We do not run behavioural advertising on Kowaliko. If at any point we adopt remarketing, we will request consent where required and update this Policy.
8. Affiliate Links & Tracking
Some outbound links are affiliate links. When you click these, a partner may place a cookie or use a redirect to attribute visits or registrations. This helps fund the website. Treat such links as advertising and review the operator’s own privacy/terms.
9. Data Sharing
- Service providers who host, secure, or analyse our site (under contracts and safeguards).
- Legal/Compliance where required by law, regulation, or to protect our rights/users.
- Business changes in case of merger/acquisition (with notice where feasible).
We do not sell personal data. For US visitors, we do not “sell” or “share” data as defined by CCPA/CPRA.
10. International Transfers
Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses and supplementary measures as needed.
11. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, then delete or anonymise it. Typical retention: analytics up to 26 months; communications up to 24 months, unless legal retention applies.
12. Your Rights
Under GDPR/UK GDPR you may have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You may also withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing.
To exercise rights, email info@Kowaliko.com. You can lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority (e.g., ICO in the UK).
13. Children & 18+
Kowaliko is for adults aged 18+ only. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a minor provided data, contact us to remove it.
14. Security
We implement technical and organisational measures appropriate to risk (encryption in transit, access controls, logging). No method is 100% secure; use caution online.
15. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date above indicates the latest revision.
16. Contact
- Email: info@Kowaliko.com
- Postal: Kowaliko Limited, Business Address, City, Postcode, Country