Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Welcome to the-tidewaves.com ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website, which provides reviews and information about fast withdrawal casinos in Great Britain. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact information: such as your name and email address if you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Technical data: including your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Cookies and tracking data: small files stored on your device that help us analyse site usage and track affiliate referrals (see Section 3).
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and click behaviour.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. This website is intended for adults of legal gambling age only.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Analyse website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools;
- Track affiliate referrals so that we are properly credited when you click links to partner casinos;
- Improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website;
- Respond to enquiries and communicate with you where you have requested this;
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: required for the website to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate/tracking cookies: placed when you click outbound links to casino operators, so our partners can attribute the referral.
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices.
Opt-out options: You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, or by using the cookie consent tool presented when you first visit the site. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics via the browser add-on provided by Google.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party casino operators and affiliate partners. When you click these links, you will be redirected to websites operated by third parties. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices, content, or data handling of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every site you visit before providing any personal information.
5. Your Rights
As we operate in Great Britain, your personal data is protected under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you;
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten");
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data;
- Request data portability;
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent;
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 7. We will respond within one month.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics and usage data is typically retained for up to 26 months, after which it is anonymised or deleted. Correspondence records are kept for no longer than 24 months unless a longer retention period is legally required.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@the-tidewaves.com
Website: the-tidewaves.com
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.