Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Hull Christmas Trees ("we," "us," "our," or the "Company") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit hullchristmastrees.com (the "Website"). The Website provides information and affiliate links related to Mecca Bingo and other gambling operators.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages visited.
- Cookies: Data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Website, including clicks, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve Website functionality and user experience.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from gambling operators.
- To conduct analytics and monitor Website performance.
- To send newsletters or marketing communications (only with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations.
- To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
3. Cookie Policy
The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand user behaviour and improve the Website.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to Mecca Bingo and other gambling operators.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.
4. Third-Party Links
The Website contains links to third-party gambling operators, including Mecca Bingo, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging in gambling activities. Third-party operators are solely responsible for their data handling and compliance obligations.
5. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You may correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You may receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities.
If you are a US resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or similar state legislation. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration required by gaming operators and applicable law. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements. If you have an active account or ongoing relationship with us, we will retain your information until that relationship ends.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a data breach, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.
Important Notice: This Website is provided for informational purposes only. Gambling involves risk and is not suitable for everyone. Always gamble responsibly. If you experience gambling-related issues, please seek support from relevant organisations such as GamCare or the National Problem Gambling Clinic.