Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Santa's on the Run ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates santasontherun.org.uk. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using santasontherun.org.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms, subscriptions, or contact requests, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
- Technical Data: Our servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system when you access our website.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather usage statistics.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our site, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and improve our website functionality.
- Tracking affiliate referrals and commissions from casino partners.
- Sending newsletters, promotional content, and affiliate updates (with your consent).
- Improving site performance, security, and user experience.
- Responding to enquiries and providing customer support.
- Complying with legal obligations.
Cookie Policy
Our website uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to track user behaviour and improve our services.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to identify referral sources and track affiliate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised content and advertisements.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality. For detailed information on managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to casino operators, gambling platforms, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. These external sites maintain their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
When you click on affiliate links and access casino websites, you are subject to their terms, conditions, and privacy policies. We have no control over how these third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, portable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing, including marketing communications.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You may submit a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
If you are a resident of another jurisdiction, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection laws (e.g., CCPA for California residents).
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Generally:
- Personal information collected through contact forms is retained for up to 2 years.
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of our business relationship plus 7 years for tax compliance.
- Analytics and usage data is retained for up to 12 months.
- Cookies are retained according to their type and your browser settings.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: santasontherun.org.uk
We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days of receipt.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of any changes.