Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Highland Studios ("we," "us," "our") operates highland-studios.com, a website providing information and affiliate links related to Mecca Bingo and other gambling operators. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and track affiliate activity.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including click patterns, time spent on pages, and navigation behaviour.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Tracking affiliate clicks and commissions from Mecca Bingo and other operators.
- Conducting analytics to understand user behaviour and improve website functionality.
- Personalizing your experience and delivering relevant content.
- Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud or abuse.
- Responding to inquiries and customer support requests.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Performance Cookies: Help us analyse website usage and improve performance.
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to gambling operators for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that refusing essential cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Highland Studios provides affiliate links to Mecca Bingo, other gambling operators, and third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information. These operators operate independently, and we have no control over their data handling practices.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: Opt-out of certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: Contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
If you are located in the United States, similar rights may apply under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or other applicable state laws.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Personal information provided via contact forms is retained for up to 3 years.
- Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 24 months.
- Affiliate tracking cookies are retained in accordance with affiliate program requirements, typically 30-90 days.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@highland-studios.com
We aim to respond to all requests within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.