Last updated: May 2026 — James Wilson, Thedonstone

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Website: thedonstone.com

Responsible Person: James Wilson

Welcome to Thedonstone. This Privacy Policy explains how thedonstone.com collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. By accessing thedonstone.com, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this document. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Information We Collect

Thedonstone.com may collect both personal and non-personal information from visitors. The types of data we may collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, or other contact details voluntarily submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.
• Non-Personal Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs.
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and geographic location data derived from your IP address.
• Usage Data: Interaction patterns, click behaviour, and navigation paths across thedonstone.com.

We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate and improve the services provided on thedonstone.com. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details or government identification numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected by thedonstone.com is used for the following purposes:

• To deliver and improve the content and functionality of thedonstone.com
• To respond to user enquiries submitted via contact forms
• To analyse website traffic and user behaviour through analytics tools
• To send optional newsletters or updates, where users have provided explicit consent
• To comply with applicable legal obligations in New Zealand and internationally

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Thedonstone.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic operation of thedonstone.com.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to track visitor behaviour and improve site performance.
• Preference Cookies: Store your settings and preferences for future visits.
• Marketing Cookies: Used by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant content.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on thedonstone.com. By continuing to use our website without adjusting your settings, you consent to our use of cookies.

4. Third-Party Links and Affiliates

Thedonstone.com publishes reviews and information relating to online casinos and gambling platforms, including bCasino, and may contain affiliate links to third-party websites. When you click on these links and visit external platforms, thedonstone.com is not responsible for the privacy practices or data handling procedures of those websites.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on thedonstone.com. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial integrity or the accuracy of our reviews.

5. Analytics Services

Thedonstone.com uses third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect anonymised data such as session duration, page views, and traffic sources. Data collected through analytics tools is processed in accordance with those providers' own privacy policies. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data. Users in applicable regions have the right to:

• Access the personal data held about them by thedonstone.com
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of their personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Object to or restrict the processing of their personal data
• Request data portability in a machine-readable format

New Zealand visitors are additionally protected under the Privacy Act 2020. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Data Retention and Security

Thedonstone.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Thedonstone.com is intended for adults aged 18 years and older. Our content relates to online gambling and casino reviews, which are not suitable for minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal data to thedonstone.com, please contact us immediately so we can remove the information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Thedonstone.com reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of thedonstone.com following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the data practices of thedonstone.com, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Wilson
• Website: thedonstone.com
• Email: privacy@thedonstone.com

James Wilson is the owner and author of thedonstone.com and is responsible for all data handling decisions made in connection with this website. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.