Last updated: August 2026 — James Wilson, Aed

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to Aed (waed.co.uk). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our site.

1. Introduction

Aed, operated by James Wilson, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on waed.co.uk. This website provides independent casino reviews and gambling-related information to users within the United Kingdom and beyond. We comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with waed.co.uk, we may collect the following information:

• Contact details (name, email address, telephone number) if you choose to subscribe or contact us
• Comments, feedback, or inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Newsletter subscription preferences
• User accounts and login credentials (if applicable)

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit waed.co.uk, certain information is collected automatically:

• IP address and geographic location data
• Browser type, version, and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on the website
• Referral sources and exit pages
• Device identifiers and unique user IDs
• Search queries and user interactions

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Aed uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on waed.co.uk. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand user behaviour and preferences.

3.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for waed.co.uk to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyse website performance and user engagement
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and promotional content

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of waed.co.uk.

4. Third-Party Links and External Content

Aed's website contains links to external casino websites, gambling operators, and affiliated partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. When you click on external links from waed.co.uk, you leave our domain and are subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy statements before providing any personal information.

Please note that our reviews and recommendations include affiliate links. We may receive compensation when you visit affiliated casinos through waed.co.uk, but this does not influence our independent editorial assessments.

5. Analytics and Data Usage

We use analytics tools, including Google Analytics and similar services, to collect data about how users interact with waed.co.uk. This information helps us:

• Improve website design, functionality, and content quality
• Understand user preferences and behaviour patterns
• Identify technical issues and optimise performance
• Personalise your experience on waed.co.uk
• Monitor fraud and security threats

Analytics data is processed in aggregated form and does not personally identify individual users without explicit consent.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and Data Protection Law

As a user accessing waed.co.uk from the United Kingdom, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data held by Aed
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, portable format
• Right to Object: Opt-out of marketing communications and certain processing activities

7. Data Security

Aed implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, and disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to waed.co.uk.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need to report a data breach, please contact the website owner:

James Wilson
Aed - Independent Casino Reviews
Website: waed.co.uk
Email: privacy@waed.co.uk

Data Subject Access Requests will be processed within 30 days of receipt in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted to waed.co.uk with an updated date. Your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any modifications to this policy.