Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data protection are important to us

Last updated: 5 August 2025

1. Introduction

Sutton Poker ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at www.suttonpoker.co.uk ("Service") in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Sutton Poker is the data controller for the personal data we process. You can contact us regarding any data protection matters through our website or social media channels.

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: Name, email address when you register
  • Authentication Data: Login credentials and authentication tokens
  • Player Claims: Information when you claim a player profile
  • Communication: Messages you send us through contact forms or social media

3.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Cookies: Session cookies and analytics cookies (see Cookie Policy below)

3.3 Information from Third Parties

  • OAuth Providers: Name, email, and profile information from Google, Facebook, or Apple when you sign in
  • Tournament Data: Historical tournament results and standings

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you agree to marketing communications or cookies
  • Contract: To provide our services and manage your account
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Provide and maintain our Service
  • Process your registration and manage your account
  • Verify player profile claims
  • Send you service-related communications
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Analyze website usage and performance

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for consent-based processing

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal data, please contact us through our website or social media channels.

8. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection matters, if you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with the law. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.