Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Black Bear Cafe ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the blackbearcafe.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and other identifiable information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including clicks, time spent on pages, and referral sources.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics and tracking of affiliate marketing performance;
- Monitoring and improving website functionality and user experience;
- Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent);
- Fraud prevention and security purposes;
- Complying with legal obligations;
- Calculating affiliate commissions and payouts.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and site performance.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for affiliate tracking and conversion monitoring.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by partner casinos and affiliate networks.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, terms, or content. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before engaging with their services. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request erasure of your data ("right to be forgotten");
- Restrict processing of your data;
- Object to processing for marketing purposes;
- Request data portability;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For affiliate-related data, we typically retain records for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and tax purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@blackbearcafe.co.uk
Website: blackbearcafe.co.uk
We aim to respond to all data requests within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at www.ico.org.uk.