Who we are
thekillers.co.uk is an independent information portal. We do not operate gambling services. The site processes a limited set of personal data necessary to deliver editorial content, measure site performance and respond to reader enquiries. For the purposes of UK GDPR, thekillers.co.uk is the data controller for personal data collected via the site.
What data we collect
We collect three categories of personal data. The first is technical data automatically transmitted by visitor browsers — IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, language preference, referrer URL and pages viewed. This data is collected for security, fraud prevention and analytics purposes. The second is data voluntarily provided by visitors who contact us — name, email address and the content of the message. The third is cookie-based data used for site functionality and analytics, governed by the separate cookie policy.
We do not collect special-category personal data (health, religious belief, sexual orientation, political opinion) unless a visitor voluntarily discloses such information in a message to the editorial team. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
How we use the data
Technical browser data is used to deliver the site reliably, detect attack patterns (such as automated scraping or denial-of-service attempts), measure aggregate visitor numbers and improve content placement based on observed interest.
Voluntarily provided contact data is used to respond to the visitor's enquiry. The legal basis is the visitor's consent under Article 6(1)(a).
Analytics data collected via cookies is used to understand which content readers find useful and how navigation flows through the site. The legal basis is consent under Article 6(1)(a), recorded through the cookie consent banner displayed on first visit.
How we protect the data
The site runs over HTTPS using TLS 1.3. Personal data submitted through contact forms is encrypted in transit. The editorial mailbox is protected with two-factor authentication and access is restricted to the editorial team. We do not store payment card data, bank account numbers, government identification numbers or other high-sensitivity data on the site or its supporting infrastructure.
Server logs containing IP addresses and request metadata are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes, after which they are automatically purged. Analytics data is aggregated and stripped of direct identifiers within 30 days of collection. Contact enquiries are retained for the duration necessary to address the enquiry plus a reasonable follow-up window, typically not exceeding 24 months.
Sharing with third parties
We do not sell or rent personal data. We use a small number of third-party processors for technical infrastructure, including hosting, content delivery networks, email forwarding and aggregate analytics. Each processor is bound by a data processing agreement that requires UK GDPR-equivalent protection and prohibits use of the data for the processor's own purposes.
When readers click links to operator websites listed on the site, those operators become independent data controllers for any data collected during their own user interactions. thekillers.co.uk does not control or accept responsibility for the privacy practices of linked operators. Readers are encouraged to review each operator's own privacy policy before engaging with them.
Your rights
UK GDPR grants visitors the right to access personal data held about them, to request rectification of inaccurate data, to request erasure where the legal basis no longer applies, to restrict processing, to object to processing based on legitimate interest, to data portability where applicable, and to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis. Visitors can also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office at ico.org.uk.
To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. The editorial team will acknowledge the request within 48 hours during UK business days and respond substantively within one calendar month, as required by UK GDPR. We may request reasonable proof of identity before acting on a request involving deletion or transfer.
International transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, the transfer relies on a UK adequacy decision or on standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner's Office. Visitors can request a copy of the transfer mechanism applicable to a specific processor by writing to the contact address below.
Updates to this policy
This privacy policy is updated when our processing activities or legal obligations change. The version published on the site supersedes any previously published version. This policy takes effect from the date of publication on the site. For any privacy-related question, write to [email protected].
