Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Stick in the Mud Conservation ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website stickinthemudconservation.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing and using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or participating in promotions.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and pages visited.
• Cookies: Information stored locally on your device through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Information necessary to track affiliate commissions and verify clicks, conversions, and referrals to partner casinos.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To analyse Site usage and improve user experience through analytics platforms.
• To track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions with partner online casinos.
• To send newsletters, promotional content, and updates (where you have opted in).
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Allow us to measure Site traffic and visitor behaviour.
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify and track referrals to partner casinos.
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns.

You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) to limit targeted advertising.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including online casinos, gambling operators, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.

Age Restriction: By clicking affiliate links to casino partners, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction) and comply with all applicable gambling regulations in your territory.

Your Rights

Under UK law, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data held by us.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitation of how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to certain processing, including for marketing purposes.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Contact Information: Retained whilst you remain subscribed to our mailing list; deleted upon unsubscribe (unless legally required otherwise).
• Analytics Data: Typically retained for 12 months.
• Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for the duration required by affiliate agreements and applicable law.
• Server Logs: Generally retained for 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wishes to exercise your privacy rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt (or as required by applicable law).

Data Protection Officer: If you wish to lodge a formal complaint, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.