Privacy policy

This privacy policy explains how personal data is handled when you visit hgdesigngroup.com, an independent informational website that publishes reviews and analytical materials about online casinos for readers in Ireland. The site does not operate gambling services, does not accept bets, and does not manage player accounts or process any payment data. The administrator of hgdesigngroup.com acts as the data controller for the limited information described here, in line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish and EU data protection law.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Our website collects only the minimum information needed to keep the portal stable and to improve how readers find casino reviews. Because the site is purely informational, it never requests financial details, identity documents, gambling history, or payment card data of any kind.

The data processed falls into two main categories:

Analytics data, such as IP address, browser type, device characteristics, pages viewed, and time spent on the site, gathered through aggregated statistics to understand traffic and fix technical issues.
Contact form data, such as the name and email address you choose to submit, used solely to respond to your question, feedback, or request.

Analytics information helps maintain performance and improve the structure of the content. Contact details are used only for the correspondence you initiate and are never sold or used for unrelated marketing.

Legal Basis and Purposes of Processing

Each processing activity rests on a clear legal basis under the GDPR. Analytics that rely on non-essential cookies are processed on the basis of your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. Where data is needed to keep the website secure and functioning, processing rests on our legitimate interest in operating a reliable informational service. When you use the contact form, the legal basis is your consent and, where relevant, the steps taken to answer your enquiry. Data is never used for automated profiling or advertising targeting.

How We Keep Your Data Secure

Protecting the limited data handled by hgdesigngroup.com is a core priority. The connection to the site is secured with SSL encryption so that information transmitted between your browser and our servers remains confidential. Access to administrative tools is restricted to authorised personnel, and stored information is kept on protected infrastructure that is monitored and updated on a regular basis.

These safeguards are reviewed periodically to reflect current security practices. Because no gambling accounts or payment instruments exist on the portal, the volume of data at risk is intentionally minimal, which further reduces exposure.

Cookies and Third Parties

The site uses a small number of cookies to remember preferences and to gather anonymous usage statistics. Essential cookies keep core functions working, while analytical cookies operate only after you give consent through the cookie notice. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Limited data may be shared with trusted service providers, such as hosting and analytics platforms, strictly for technical purposes. These providers act under confidentiality obligations and may not use the information beyond the agreed scope. Personal data is never passed to casino operators or unrelated organisations for commercial gain.

Your GDPR Rights and Retention

As a visitor, you hold full rights over the personal data the portal processes. You may request access to your data, ask for the correction of inaccurate details, request erasure where applicable, or object to certain processing activities. You may also withdraw consent for analytics cookies whenever you wish.

Personal data is kept only for as long as it serves the purpose for which it was collected. Contact form messages are retained for the period needed to resolve the matter and are then deleted, while aggregated analytics are stored for a limited statistical window.

To exercise any right or to ask a question about this policy, you can write to [email protected]. Each enquiry is reviewed carefully and answered within a reasonable timeframe, with confirmation provided once the requested action is complete.