Last updated: May 2026 — James Hargreaves, Amateurwine
Last updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Amateurwine, operated by James Hargreaves and accessible at amateurwine.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using amateurwine.co.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.
Amateurwine is a casino and gambling review website serving users in Great Britain. The site provides independent editorial reviews, comparisons, and information about online casino operators. The data controller responsible for your personal information is James Hargreaves, the owner and author of amateurwine.co.uk.
When you visit amateurwine.co.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, payment card information, or gambling account credentials. Amateurwine.co.uk does not operate any gambling services directly.
The information collected through amateurwine.co.uk is used for the following purposes:
Amateurwine.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of amateurwine.co.uk.
Amateurwine.co.uk contains links to third-party casino websites and gambling operators. These links may be affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you register or deposit with a referred operator. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policy of any casino site you visit via links on amateurwine.co.uk.
We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to monitor traffic and usage patterns on amateurwine.co.uk. These services may collect anonymised data transmitted to servers outside the United Kingdom. Google's own privacy policy governs how they handle this data.
As a resident of Great Britain, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
Amateurwine.co.uk retains personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically retained for no longer than 26 months.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:
James Hargreaves
Owner and Data Controller, Amateurwine
Website: amateurwine.co.uk
We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns promptly and transparently. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
James Hargreaves reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in law or the operation of amateurwine.co.uk. The date at the top of this page will be updated whenever material changes are made. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.