Our Privacy Policy: How We Handle Your Data
On a site dedicated to analysing the public data of UK creators, we take your personal privacy just as seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how VSPStats.com collects, uses, and protects your information, in line with our commitment to transparency and compliance with United Kingdom data protection laws.
1. What Data We Collect and Why
Our data collection falls into three distinct categories, each with a clear purpose related to operating our analytics blog and providing insights into the UK creator scene.
Data You Provide
This is information you voluntarily give us, such as when you contact us via our website form. This typically includes:
- Your email address
- Your name
- The content of your message
We use this data solely to respond to your enquiries and communicate with you.
Data Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit. This includes:
- Your IP address (used for security and fraud prevention)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
This data is essential for site security, functionality, and understanding overall user engagement.
Public Creator Data We Analyse
Core to our editorial mission, we process publicly available data from platforms like YouTube. Using the YouTube Data API, we gather statistics on channels, such as those of prominent British casino streamers like CasinoDaddy or LetsGiveItASpin. This data, which includes view counts, subscriber numbers, and video metrics, is used to create our analytical reports and articles on slot streaming statistics.
2. Our Use of Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our site works properly and to understand how our content is consumed.
Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
Analytics & Performance Cookies
We use these, such as those from Google Analytics 4, to understand how visitors interact with our site. This helps us analyse traffic to articles about UK slot streaming statistics and improve our content. We do not use cookies for personalised advertising.
Your Cookie Controls
You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie consent banner upon your first visit. You can also adjust settings via your browser to refuse cookies, though this may impact site functionality.
3. How We Use Analytics (Including YouTube API)
Analytics are fundamental to our blog’s purpose, helping us understand our audience and the creator landscape we report on.
Website Analytics with GA4
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), configured for UK data compliance, to collect anonymised data on website usage. This provides insights into which topics, like UK gambling content creator analytics, resonate most with our readers.
YouTube Data API for Public Stats
We utilise the official YouTube Data API to access and compile public statistics on UK casino YouTubers and streamers. This powers our regional and national reports, covering channels from London to Glasgow, and forms the basis of our editorial analysis.
Aggregated Reporting
All analytical data, both from our site and from the YouTube API, is presented in aggregated, anonymised form in our articles. We do not expose private individual viewer data.
4. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We work with a limited number of trusted third-party providers to operate our service. We do not sell your personal data.
Our Analytics Provider
We share anonymised website usage data with Google Analytics 4 to process as described above. This data is governed by Google’s own privacy policies and data processing terms.
Our Hosting & Infrastructure
Our website and data are hosted on infrastructure provided by a leading service provider, utilising the AWS London region to ensure data is processed within the United Kingdom where possible.
Strict No-Sale Policy
We do not and will not sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
5. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a UK-based blog, we adhere to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access & Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification & Erasure
You can request that we correct inaccurate data or, in certain circumstances, request the deletion of your personal data.
How to Submit a Request
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with UK GDPR timelines.
6. Data Retention and Security
We retain data only for as long as necessary and employ measures to keep it secure.
Retention Periods
Personal data from contact enquiries is kept only for as long as needed to handle your query and for a short administrative period thereafter. Analytics data is retained in an aggregated form.
Data Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data on our systems, including secure servers and access controls.
Anonymisation of Analytics
Website analytics data is anonymised and aggregated, meaning it cannot be traced back to you as an individual visitor.
7. Contacting Us About Privacy
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out.
Designated Contact
Our designated contact for data protection matters is: [email protected]. We are based in the United Kingdom.
Complaints to the ICO
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s supervisory authority, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
This policy reflects our commitment to transparency as we navigate the public data of the UK creator ecosystem, from Birmingham-based streamers to national platforms. We are dedicated to handling all data responsibly and in compliance with UK law.