Privacy Policy

Birmingham Newsroom ("we", "us", or "the Company") provides services to gather, compare, evaluate, and structure information about online casinos and their offerings. This Privacy Policy is to be read in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions. All definitions herein follow those provided in our Terms and Conditions. This policy governs all privacy practices and procedures of the Company and applies to all users accessing our website. It fully discloses the information we collect, methods and reasons for collection, how we use the information, and the circumstances under which we may share user data.

Legal Basis for Processing

If you use our Services, we process your data to provide these services.
We process data when we have legitimate interests, such as identifying users accessing our website.
We also process your data with your consent or upon your request.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully and make informed choices about using our Services and providing information.

Should you have any questions or queries regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact options provided on our website.

Collected Data Types and Purpose of Use

At Birmingham Newsroom, we may collect the following types of data:

Non-Personal Data – Information collected through website usage, which does not identify you personally (e.g., statistical data on user preferences).
Personal Data – Information that identifies or could reasonably identify an individual.

If we combine Personal Data with Non-Personal Data, the combined data is treated as Personal Data.

How Data Is Collected

Automatically: Primarily through the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies upon accessing our website.
Voluntarily: For example, by using contact forms or otherwise choosing to provide information. Whenever technically possible and when required under applicable data protection legislation, we will request your explicit consent before collecting Personal Data and always provide the option to opt out.

Cookies

At Birmingham Newsroom, cookies and other tracking tools are used as a standard industry practice. Cookies are small, often encrypted, text files that a website assigns and stores on your computer while browsing. Cookies serve various purposes such as enabling easier navigation, activating certain features automatically, remembering your preferences, and enhancing your user experience. For more on cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Types of cookies include:

Essential/Functionality/Operation/Security Cookies: Ensure website operation and security. Disabling may cause website malfunction.
Analytic/Measurement/Performance Cookies: Gather data on website interaction to improve services and assess content performance.
Targeting & Advertising Cookies: Used for advertising and displaying relevant ads based on website interactions. On Birmingham Newsroom, such cookies are not used.

Most browsers allow you to erase cookies, block their acceptance, or get warnings before storing cookies. Deleting or blocking cookies may cause some features to malfunction and may affect your website experience. Please refer to the “Users’ Rights Regarding Personal Data” section for information on opting out.

Links to Third Parties

This website contains links to third-party websites, each with their own terms and conditions. We recommend reviewing these before engaging with third-party sites. We do not influence or control the information found on these sites and are not responsible for their accuracy or content.

Sharing of Personal and Non-Personal Data with Third Parties

Personal Data will not be shared with third parties, except in the following cases:

Explicit Consent: Shared with third parties only upon your explicit consent and then subject to their privacy policy.
Policy Enforcement: Shared to the extent necessary to enforce policies, protect our rights, defend against legal claims, or address legal, security, or technical issues.
Third Party Rights: Shared as needed to prevent harm or protect the rights of third parties.
Legal Enforcement: Shared if legally required by authorities.
Corporate Transaction: May be shared with companies under common control or in case of a business transaction, such as the sale or merger of the business.
Technical or Financial Reasons: Shared for business operations, fraud detection, or for security or technical reasons.

Non-Personal Data may be shared with business partners and third parties for business or commercial purposes as well.

Period of Data Retention

We retain collected data for as long as needed to provide our services, as long as there is a legitimate interest under applicable law, or until you request deletion of your Personal Data.

Users’ Rights Regarding Personal Data

All users have the right to know what data we collect, store, and process about them and may, in certain cases, have such information communicated. Subject to reasonable limitations and applicable laws, users may request from us their provided Personal Data in a structured, electronic format and may request that such data be transferred to a third party.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable regulations, individuals have the right to:

Access their information
Rectify incorrect data
Erase data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Complain to a supervisory authority
Withdraw consent

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form or other methods provided on our website.

The Right to Opt-Out

You may opt out of data collection and sharing by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block or erase cookies, including those from our website; consult your browser’s support pages for instructions.
Opting out directly from third-party retargeting cookies or ad-technology trackers through self-regulatory services, such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page.
Contacting us via the channels provided on our website.

Blocking or deleting cookies or opting out of trackers may affect website functionality and user experience.

Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your Personal Data from unauthorized access or misuse. Data provided through electronic means is stored on secure servers accessed only by authorized personnel in compliance with GDPR. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot be held responsible for losses from unauthorized activities. To report privacy concerns or potential website misuse, use the contact options on our website.

Use of the Site by Minors

Gambling is strictly prohibited for individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly offer services to or collect data from persons under 18 years of age.
Use of the website or services is restricted to legal-age individuals.
Proof of age may be requested to ensure compliance.
If you believe a minor has shared information with us, please notify us using the contact options on the website.

Data Transfers

Personal Data may be collected, stored, and processed within the EEA or in other jurisdictions.
If you access our website from outside the EEA, be aware that your data may be processed in countries other than where you accessed the website.
Regardless of residency, appropriate safeguards will be applied to Personal Data that is transferred outside the EEA.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Please check this page regularly for updates, as it will always contain the current version. Continued use of the website or services following changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

For further questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please consult the contact section or form on our website.

Ad and Affiliate Disclosure

This comparison website is designed to assist users in making informed decisions about gambling products. Featured content may include established brands of licensed operators, and we may receive commissions for advertising or affiliate links that could affect how brands are ranked. Our commitment to providing current and accurate information remains our priority, regardless of any compensation from affiliate relationships.

The primary aim of Birmingham Newsroom is to provide objective reviews and guides. Affiliate links may be included in content, and commissions received do not affect user terms or the quality of information presented.