Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Hope Town Vintage ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the hopetownvintage.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly in relation to Mecca Bingo affiliate content and services.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Information: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring URLs.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and track affiliate conversions.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and clicks on affiliate links.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics and understanding user behaviour on our site
- Tracking affiliate commissions and conversions from Mecca Bingo and related partners
- Improving website functionality, content, and user experience
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Complying with legal obligations
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track conversions and commission eligibility for Mecca Bingo and affiliate partners.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable personalised content and targeted advertising.
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 blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to Mecca Bingo and other gambling operators and third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, terms, or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information or engaging with their services. Your use of third-party websites is entirely at your own risk.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly-used format.
- Right to Object: Object to processing for marketing, analytics, or profiling purposes.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for up to 24 months to ensure accurate commission tracking. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
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 at:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to all data subject requests within 30 days in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.