Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Boon Magazine ("we," "our," or "us") operates the boon-magazine.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered thereon (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing or using boon-magazine.co.uk, 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 contact information when you voluntarily submit forms or contact us.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section below).
- Usage Data: Interactions with our Site, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns.
- Location Data: General geographic information derived from IP addresses (we do not collect precise location data without consent).
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the Site and our services.
- To provide analytics and track affiliate performance and conversions.
- To personalise your experience and provide targeted content recommendations.
- To monitor and analyse Site performance, user behaviour, and trends.
- To send promotional communications, newsletters, and updates (where you have provided consent).
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or other security issues.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognise you and track your activity.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., security, session management).
- Performance Cookies: Collect data about how visitors interact with our Site (analytics, page load times).
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and customisation choices.
- Marketing/Tracking Cookies: Used for affiliate tracking, conversion monitoring, and targeted advertising.
Third-Party Cookies: We may allow third-party advertising partners and analytics providers to place cookies on your device. These include Google Analytics, affiliate networks, and casino partners.
Cookie Opt-Out Options:
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings (note: this may affect Site functionality).
- You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- Visit Your Online Choices to manage behavioural advertising preferences.
- We will honour "Do Not Track" browser signals where technically feasible.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to casino operators, gambling affiliates, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external sites. When you click on such links and leave our Site, you are subject to those third parties' privacy policies and terms of service.
We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policies of any linked casino or affiliate website before providing personal information or engaging in transactions. Boon Magazine does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party data practices.
Important Note: If you are a resident outside the UK and access casino links from our Site, you are responsible for ensuring that your participation in gambling activities complies with your local laws and regulations.
Your Rights
UK/GDPR Rights: If you are a UK resident or subject to UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data that we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to marketing communications and certain processing activities.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may file a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
US Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
- Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe, unless we have a legal obligation to retain it.
- Analytics and Usage Data: Generally retained for up to 24 months.
- Cookie Data: Varies by cookie type; persistent cookies may remain for up to 24 months unless deleted by you.
- Legal Compliance: We may retain data longer if required by UK law, tax regulations, or legal proceedings.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Boon Magazine
Email: [email protected]
Website: boon-magazine.co.uk
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date and, where appropriate, by sending a notice to your email address or prominently displaying a notice on our Site.