Privacy Policy

01 Introduction

siolog.ie operates as an independent editorial platform dedicated to reviewing and comparing online casino services for players in Ireland. We do not run gambling operations, accept wagers, or manage player accounts of any kind. Our sole function is to publish informative, research-backed content that assists readers in choosing reputable casino platforms.

This Privacy Policy outlines the categories of personal data we collect when you visit siolog.ie, the reasons behind that collection, how the data is processed, and the rights you hold under Irish and European data protection legislation. By accessing any page on this website you confirm that you have reviewed and accepted the practices described below. Should you disagree with any aspect of this policy, we ask that you discontinue your use of the site.

02 Data We Collect

Our data collection falls into two broad categories: information you voluntarily submit to us, and information gathered automatically through standard web technologies.

Voluntarily provided information:

• Name and email address submitted through our contact or feedback forms
• The content of any message, enquiry, or comment you send us
• Subscription preferences if you opt into email communications

Automatically gathered information:

• IP address and approximate geographic location (city or country level)
• Browser type, version, and operating system details
• Pages visited, session duration, navigation sequence, and click patterns
• Referring URL or search query that brought you to our site
• Device category (desktop, tablet, or smartphone)
• Timestamps of each visit

We never collect financial credentials, banking details, payment card numbers, or any special-category personal data as defined under Article 9 of the GDPR.

03 Purpose of Data Processing

Personal data collected through siolog.ie is processed for the following clearly defined purposes:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website and its editorial content
• Responding to reader enquiries, feedback, or support requests
• Analysing visitor behaviour to enhance usability, structure, and relevance of our pages
• Detecting and preventing misuse, fraudulent activity, or technical abuse of the platform
• Meeting obligations imposed by applicable Irish and EU legislation
• Delivering email updates or newsletters strictly to users who have opted in

We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling based on your personal data. Under no circumstances will we sell your information to third parties for their own marketing or commercial use.

04 Lawful Basis Under GDPR

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, every instance of personal data processing must rest on a lawful basis. siolog.ie relies on the following grounds:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit information — for example, by filling in a contact form or subscribing to a newsletter — we process that data on the basis of your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
• Legitimate interests: Technical and analytical data collected automatically is processed under our legitimate interest in understanding site usage patterns and improving the visitor experience.
• Legal obligation: We may process or disclose personal data where required to do so by a binding legal duty under Irish or EU law.

05 Cookies and Similar Technologies

siolog.ie uses cookies and comparable tracking mechanisms to deliver core site functionality, remember user preferences, and collect aggregated usage statistics.

The types of cookies deployed on this website include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website operation. These do not store personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
• Analytics cookies: We use services such as Google Analytics to gather anonymised data on page views, session length, and navigation behaviour. This information helps us identify which content resonates with readers and where improvements are needed.
• Preference cookies: These remember choices you make on the site — such as language or display settings — to deliver a more personalised browsing experience.
• Affiliate tracking cookies: When you click an outbound link to a casino site, the destination platform may set a cookie to attribute your registration or deposit to siolog.ie for commission purposes. No personal data is transmitted back to us through this mechanism.

You retain full control over cookies via your browser settings. Be aware that blocking certain cookie types may reduce site functionality. For comprehensive guidance on managing cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.

06 Third-Party Data Sharing

siolog.ie does not sell, lease, or exchange your personal data with outside parties. Limited data sharing occurs only in the following situations:

• Analytics providers: Aggregated and anonymised usage statistics are shared with analytics platforms such as Google Analytics to support site-performance monitoring.
• Affiliate partner casinos: When you navigate to a casino through one of our links, that operator may set its own cookies and collect data under its own privacy policy. We bear no responsibility for the data practices of third-party gambling operators.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose data to regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or courts where legally compelled to do so.
• Corporate restructuring: In the event of a sale, merger, or reorganisation of siolog.ie, user data may be transferred as part of that process. Affected users will be notified in advance wherever practicable.

We strongly recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any casino or third-party service you visit through links on our website.

07 Affiliate Revenue Disclosure

siolog.ie earns income through affiliate partnerships with selected online casinos. When a reader clicks one of our outbound casino links and subsequently creates an account or makes a deposit, we may receive a referral commission. This commission is paid by the casino operator and imposes no additional cost on the reader.

Commercial partnerships have no influence on our editorial judgements. Every casino listed on siolog.ie is evaluated against the same objective criteria — licensing status, bonus fairness, game quality, payment reliability, and customer support. Platforms that fail to meet our standards are excluded regardless of any affiliate arrangement.

08 Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 2018, you are entitled to the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access: You may request a complete copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete records.
• Right to erasure: In qualifying circumstances you may request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to restrict processing: You may ask us to limit the processing of your data in certain situations.
• Right to data portability: Where processing is automated and consent-based, you can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You may object to data processing carried out under our legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any right listed above, contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond within 30 calendar days. If you are not satisfied with our handling of your request, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie.

09 Data Retention Periods

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as mandated by law. Our standard retention schedules are:

• Contact form submissions and correspondence: up to 24 months from the date of the last interaction
• Anonymised analytics data: up to 26 months, consistent with Google Analytics default settings
• Newsletter subscription records: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Affiliate tracking data: retained according to the terms of our individual affiliate agreements

When data reaches the end of its retention period it is permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymised. We do not retain personal information beyond what is reasonably required.

10 Security Measures

We employ appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorised access, accidental loss, modification, or disclosure. Key measures include:

• HTTPS (TLS) encryption across every page of the website
• Regular security audits of our hosting environment and internal processes
• Strict access controls ensuring only authorised personnel handle personal data, on a need-to-know basis
• Prompt and secure deletion of data that is no longer necessary

While we take every reasonable precaution, no method of electronic transmission can guarantee absolute security. Should a data breach occur that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will notify both you and the relevant supervisory authority in line with GDPR requirements.

11 Content Restrictions for Minors

siolog.ie publishes content related to online gambling and is therefore intended exclusively for individuals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under 18 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information through our site, please contact us immediately via the details in Section 13. We will delete any such data without delay.

If you are under 18, please leave this website now and do not submit any personal information.

12 Policy Revisions

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations, legal obligations, or the services offered on this site. When material changes are made, the “Last updated” date displayed at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of siolog.ie following any published revision constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13 Contact Details

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise any of your data rights, or want to raise a concern about how your personal information is handled, please get in touch: