Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how The Discovery Foundation (operating thediscoveryfoundation.org.uk) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, which provides information about online casino services, including Lizaro Casino. We are committed to ensuring your data is handled lawfully and transparently.
Information We Collect
- Personal identifiers: your name and email address if you voluntarily submit them via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.
- Technical data: your IP address, browser type, device information, and approximate location derived from your IP address.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: as described in our Cookie Policy below.
- Usage data: pages you visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and interactions with affiliate links.
How We Use Information
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour to improve our site’s content and functionality.
- To manage affiliate tracking: when you click a link to Lizaro Casino or another partner, we record a referral identifier to attribute any resulting registration or activity.
- To maintain site security and prevent fraud.
- To respond to your enquiries or communications.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and support our operations. The main types are:
- Essential cookies: necessary for site operation, such as remembering your cookie consent choice.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand visitor interactions (e.g., Google Analytics); these may be set by third parties.
- Affiliate tracking cookies: set when you click an affiliate link, to track referrals to casino sites like Lizaro Casino.
Opt-out options: You can manage cookies via your browser settings, use our consent banner to adjust preferences, or visit third-party opt-out pages (e.g., Network Advertising Initiative). Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website includes links to external websites, particularly online casinos such as Lizaro Casino and other affiliate partners. These sites have their own privacy policies, which we do not control. We encourage you to read their policies before sharing any personal information. We are not responsible for the data collection or processing practices of these third parties.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: right to access, right to rectification, right to erasure (right to be forgotten), right to restrict processing, right to data portability, right to object, and rights related to automated decision-making.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may also grant you additional rights. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We store personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. For example, affiliate tracking data may be retained for a period consistent with legal obligations and partner program requirements. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please email us at privacy@thediscoveryfoundation.org.uk.