Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Detached Youth Project ("we," "us," or "our") operates detachedyouthproject.org.uk (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information, such as your name and email address through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
- IP Address: Your internet protocol (IP) address is automatically recorded when you access the Website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track your preferences and improve your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Website, including pages visited, time spent, 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:
- Analytics: To analyse Website traffic, user behaviour, and performance metrics.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate referrals and commissions from casino and betting site partners.
- Site Improvement: To enhance Website functionality, content, and user experience.
- Communications: To respond to your enquiries and send you requested information.
- Marketing: To send promotional content (only with your consent where required).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Cookie Policy
Our Website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Website functionality.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and Website performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino and betting partner sites.
- Marketing Cookies: Deliver personalised content and advertisements.
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 Website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains links to third-party casino, betting, and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information.
Third-party operators may collect information independently for their own purposes, including gambling operations and marketing. We have no control over their data handling practices.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection law (including GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain processing.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Contact Information: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained in accordance with affiliate programme requirements, typically 90 days to 2 years.
- Cookies: Expiration varies by cookie type (see your browser settings).
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: detachedyouthproject.org.uk
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website.