Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to anyone who visits or interacts with the Doublebubble review website, including readers, contributors, and those who contact the editorial team, but it does not cover external websites that may be referenced or linked from our pages. It is short and direct.

Scope of This Policy

The policy governs all information gathered when a person accesses the site, whether that information is supplied deliberately or collected automatically during a visit. It sets out the categories of data involved, the reasons behind each type of processing, and the safeguards applied to protect that data. The policy does not extend to the practices of any third-party platforms, advertisers, or external services that operate independently of this website.

When a visitor follows a link to another site, that site becomes responsible for its own data handling. This policy ceases to apply at the moment of departure from our pages, and no responsibility is accepted for the privacy practices found elsewhere.

Data We Receive

Information falls into two broad groups. The first consists of details a person chooses to share, such as a name, an email address, or the contents of a message submitted through a form or a support request. The second group is technical and is collected automatically. This includes browser type, operating system, language settings, referral source, the pages viewed, and general statistics about how the site is used.

Technical data is gathered passively and does not usually identify a person directly. It helps the site operate correctly across different devices and browsers, and it provides a picture of overall visitor behaviour rather than individual activity.

Why Data Is Processed

Every piece of information collected serves a defined purpose. The site uses data to keep itself running, to deliver the information a visitor has asked for, and to maintain the quality of its editorial content. Visitor behaviour is analysed to understand which topics are useful and which parts of the site need improvement.

Processing also supports technical troubleshooting, the detection of misuse, and the protection of the site's integrity. Where a visitor submits a query or a comment, the information is used to respond and to resolve any issue raised. The legal basis for each of these activities is the legitimate operation of an informational website, and data is never used for purposes that have not been described here.

Cookie Notice

Cookies, pixels, and similar storage technologies may be placed on a visitor's device when the site is loaded. These tools serve several functions, and they are grouped by the role they perform rather than by their technical name.

Essential cookies are required for the site to function at a basic level, such as remembering that a visitor has accepted the cookie notice itself. Functional cookies remember preferences and settings so that a return visit feels consistent. Performance cookies measure how the site is used, which pages are popular, and where visitors encounter problems. Analytics technologies fall into this group and help the editorial team understand aggregate behaviour without identifying individuals.

Most browsers include settings that allow a person to block or delete cookies, and those controls remain available at all times. Disabling cookies may reduce the quality of certain functions, and some parts of the site may not work as intended, but the choice rests with the visitor.

• Review the cookie settings in your browser before your first visit to decide what you are comfortable allowing.
• Clear stored cookies periodically if you prefer that the site does not recognise you on a return visit.
• Treat any message you submit through a form as content that may be retained for administrative purposes.
• Do not include sensitive personal details in a support request unless they are strictly necessary.
• Check the privacy policy of any external site before you share information there.

When Data Is Shared

Information may be disclosed to trusted external providers who support the operation of this website. These include hosting companies that store the site's files, analytics services that process usage statistics, security monitoring tools, and communication platforms used to handle support requests. Each provider processes data only for the specific purpose for which it was engaged, and none of them are permitted to use the information for their own unrelated objectives.

Disclosure may also occur where it is required by law, by a regulatory requirement, by a legal process, or where it is necessary to protect the integrity and security of the website. In such cases, the disclosure is limited to what the situation demands, and nothing beyond that is released.

International Transfers

The internet operates across borders, and the service providers that support this site may store or process data in countries other than the one where a visitor is located. When information is transferred between countries, it is handled with the same care that applies to domestic processing, and the same access restrictions and security measures remain in force.

Visitors should be aware that the data protection standards of another country may differ from those at home. The safeguards described in this policy are maintained regardless of where the data is physically held, and no transfer takes place without a legitimate operational reason.

Security Standards

Practical safeguards are applied to reduce the risk of unauthorised access, accidental loss, or improper disclosure. These measures include access restrictions that limit who within the operation can view personal data, secure storage arrangements, internal monitoring of how data is handled, and controlled procedures for processing submitted information.

No security system is absolute, and no guarantee of complete protection can be offered. The measures in place are proportionate to the sensitivity of the data held and are reviewed as technical and operational circumstances change.

Responsible Gaming Context

Where relevant, certain interactions or submitted information may be considered in connection with responsible gaming-related content, user protection concerns, or safety-related communications. This means that a message about gambling habits, self-exclusion, or concerns about a player's behaviour may be treated with additional care and may inform how the site presents information or responds.

The purpose of this processing is to support responsible engagement with gambling information and promotional materials. It is not used to encourage further play, and it is never used to target a vulnerable person with additional marketing. The site's editorial stance on responsible gambling remains consistent across all content.

Individual Rights

A visitor may ask to review the personal information associated with them, request a correction where the data is inaccurate, request erasure when appropriate, or limit some uses of their data. These rights are exercisable depending on the circumstances and on the legal basis for the original processing.

A request may require identity confirmation before any action is taken. This step exists to protect the data subject from unauthorised access by someone pretending to be them. Once identity is confirmed, the request is handled without undue delay, and the outcome is communicated through the same channel the request came in on.

Storage Periods

Data is stored only as long as reasonably needed for website administration, legal obligations, security records, dispute handling, or legitimate operational needs. The retention period varies according to the type of data and the purpose it serves, and no single fixed duration applies across the board.

After the relevant period has passed, the information may be removed, anonymised, or archived under internal procedures. Anonymised data, which can no longer be linked to an individual, may be kept for analytical purposes, as it no longer constitutes personal information.

Third-Party Links

The site may refer users to outside websites for information or related services. These external sites operate under their own rules, and Doublebubble is not responsible for how they collect or use personal data. A visitor who follows such a link should review the destination site's own privacy policy before providing any information.

The presence of a link does not imply endorsement of the external site's practices, and no control is exercised over the content or data handling of those destinations.

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be amended at any time to reflect business, legal, or technical changes. The current version shown on this page is the version that applies at the time of use, and a visitor who returns to the site at a later date should check the page again for updates.

Material changes will be reflected in the text itself, and the absence of a separate notification does not mean that no change has occurred. Continued use of the site after a change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

Any privacy question, request, or concern can be sent through the communication methods listed on the website. The editorial team aims to respond to all legitimate enquiries within a reasonable time, and identity verification may be requested before a substantive reply is given.

When contacting the site about a privacy matter, a visitor should describe the issue clearly and specify which data or processing activity the enquiry relates to. This allows the request to be handled accurately and without unnecessary back-and-forth.