Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how smedin.net ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website at smedin.net (the "Site"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide it (e.g., your name, email address, and contact details) through forms, newsletters, or inquiries.
IP Address: Automatically collected to identify your approximate location, device type, and internet service provider.
Cookies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences and track your activity on our Site.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve the Site's functionality and content.
To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences.
To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners.
To send you newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with your consent).
To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referrals to our casino partners and track commissions.
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and promotional purposes.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies 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 Site functionality. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Extension.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to casino websites, affiliate partners, and third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external websites. Each third-party site has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.

Your Rights

Under UK and EU GDPR regulations, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, portable format.
Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing or legitimate interests.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

If you are a resident of the United States, certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may apply. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.

Data Retention

We retain 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 may be retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration necessary to calculate commissions and settle accounts. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@smedin.net
Website: smedin.net

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.