Last updated: July 2026 — James Wilson, The Spruce
Last Updated: January 2026
The Spruce ("we," "us," "our," or "the-spruce.com") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at the-spruce.com, which provides independent online casino reviews and related gambling information.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
This information may include your name, email address, postal address, and any other details you choose to provide. We do not require you to create an account to access our independent casino reviews on the-spruce.com.
When you visit the-spruce.com, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:
The Spruce uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the-spruce.com to enhance user experience, track site performance, and understand visitor behaviour. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences.
We use the following types of cookies:
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit functionality on the-spruce.com. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
The Spruce provides links to external casino websites and third-party resources within our independent casino reviews. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites linked from the-spruce.com. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
We use analytics services, including Google Analytics and similar platforms, to understand how visitors interact with the-spruce.com. These services collect anonymized data about your browsing activity to help us improve our casino reviews and website functionality. This information does not personally identify you and is used solely for statistical purposes.
Data collected through analytics is retained according to each service provider's retention policy and is never shared with casino operators or external advertisers without your explicit consent.
Information collected on the-spruce.com is used to:
As the-spruce.com serves users in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
While the-spruce.com primarily serves GB and UK markets, we respect privacy rights of all visitors. If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
The Spruce implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information collected on the-spruce.com. However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Analytical data is typically retained for 26 months unless a longer period is required for legal compliance.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data on the-spruce.com, please contact:
James Wilson
Data Protection Officer and Website Owner
The Spruce
Website: the-spruce.com
Email: [email protected]
You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
The Spruce reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on the-spruce.com with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the-spruce.com constitutes acceptance of any modifications to this Privacy Policy.