Privacy policy – protecting your personal data

This policy applies solely to parasitemovie.co.uk. Our website operates as an independent informational resource publishing reviews and does not provide gambling services or financial transactions. All data handling practices described here relate exclusively to interactions within our platform.

What information do we collect?

We collect only the information necessary to provide relevant content and improve user experience. The data categories include:

• Personal details such as name, email address, and postcode when voluntarily submitted (e.g., newsletters or contact forms).
• Interaction data including pages visited, session duration, referral sources, and device type.
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, cookies, and approximate location for analytics and content delivery.
• Optional submissions like feedback forms or user-generated entries where applicable.

All information is collected strictly for legitimate purposes, including delivering requested content, improving site performance, and complying with UK data protection standards.

Legal basis for processing (UK GDPR compliance)

We process personal data based on lawful grounds defined by UK GDPR. These include:

• Explicit consent for newsletters, informational communications, and non-essential cookies.
• Contractual necessity where processing is required to fulfil user requests.
• Legal obligation to meet regulatory requirements, including fraud prevention and compliance standards.
• Legitimate interests such as maintaining website security, analysing performance, and improving content relevance.

All data processing activities comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, as supervised by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Security measures for your information

We apply industry-standard security measures to protect all collected data. These include:

• SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption for secure data transmission.
• Hosting within the UK or EEA using GDPR-compliant infrastructure.
• Role-based access controls ensuring only authorised personnel can access sensitive data.
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing.
• Data retention policies that limit storage duration to what is necessary.

Personal data is typically removed after 24 months of inactivity unless legal requirements dictate otherwise. We never store full payment details or passwords on our servers.

Sharing data with third parties

We only share data when necessary and under strict conditions. This may include:

• Service providers such as email delivery systems and analytics platforms.
• Hosting and technical partners responsible for maintaining site functionality.
• Legal authorities when required by UK law.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Any data sharing beyond the cases listed above takes place only with explicit user consent.

Your rights under UK data protection law

Users have full rights over their personal data under UK GDPR. These include:

• The right to access personal data held about you.
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• The right to request deletion where no legal basis for retention exists.
• The right to receive data in a portable format.
• The right to object to direct marketing or profiling activities.

Requests can be submitted through our contact channels. We aim to respond within one calendar month, with possible extension to two months for complex cases.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies to support functionality, analytics, and user experience. These include:

• Strictly necessary cookies for core website operation.
• Analytics cookies to understand user behaviour and improve performance.
• Personalisation cookies, used only with consent.

Users can manage cookie preferences through the consent banner, browser settings, or our Cookie Policy page.

Contact us & how to raise concerns

For any data-related enquiries or requests, you may contact us:

• General enquiries: [email protected]
• Postal address: available upon request
• Supervisory authority: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

If you believe your data has been processed in violation of UK data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint directly with the ICO.