Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Diplomats Barista ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the diplomatsbarista.co.uk website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or account registration.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store user preferences.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our content, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and features used.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and improve Site performance.
- Affiliate tracking and commission attribution for casino and gambling partner referrals.
- Improving Site functionality, content, and user experience.
- Communicating with you regarding updates, promotions, or responses to inquiries.
- Complying with legal obligations and protecting against fraudulent activity.
3. Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve our Site.
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals and commissions from partner casinos.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external partners and analytics providers.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to online casino platforms and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Third-party casino operators are independent entities and may collect, use, and share your data according to their own policies. Your use of their services is governed by their terms and conditions.
5. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data and receive a copy in a portable format.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations).
- Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.
- Restrict processing of your personal information.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
For users in other jurisdictions (US, Canada, etc.), similar rights may apply under applicable local laws.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for up to 24 months. Cookie data is retained according to the cookie settings on your device.
If you request deletion of your account or data, we will remove it within 30 days, except where legal obligations require retention.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.