1. Introduction and scope
This document explains how Online Top UK (“we”, “us”, “the publisher”) handles personal data of visitors to online-top-uk.com. It covers every page of the site, including the contact form. By using the site you acknowledge the practices described here.
2. Data controller
The controller is the Online Top UK editorial team that operates the website and produces its content. For privacy questions email support@online-top-uk.com. We aim to reply with a substantive answer within 48 hours on weekdays.
3. What data we collect
Browsing the site generates technical data: IP address, browser type, device characteristics, visit time and pages viewed. Name, email address and message content from the contact form reach us only if you choose to send them. We do not require an account to read the shortlist or reviews.
If you enable optional analytics after accepting cookies, we may also process aggregated interaction metrics such as which ranking cards are opened most often. These metrics are used to improve navigation and content clarity, not to build marketing profiles for sale.
4. Purposes of processing
Technical data is used to keep the site secure, diagnose faults and produce aggregate visit statistics. Contact-form data is used only to answer your enquiry. We do not send newsletters and we do not use your details for marketing.
5. Legal bases
Technical data is processed on the basis of legitimate interests: without it the site cannot be operated securely. Contact-form data is processed on the basis of your voluntary consent, given when you submit the form and withdrawable at any time. Optional analytics, where used, rely on consent collected through the cookie banner.
6. Retention
Server log files are kept for up to 90 days and then deleted automatically. Contact messages are retained for up to 12 months after the enquiry is closed so we can see the history if you write again. Cookie preference records in localStorage remain until you clear site data or change your choice.
7. Who we share data with
We do not sell or rent personal data. Our hosting provider may process technical data to the extent needed to run the service, under a processing arrangement. We disclose data to authorities only when the law requires a formal request.
8. External links
Ranking and review links lead to official game pages run by third parties with their own privacy policies. Once you leave our site, that provider is responsible for processing. We recommend reading their notices as well.
9. Cookies and local storage
We use necessary cookies and localStorage entries — for example to remember your cookie choice. The full list and lifetimes are in the Cookie policy, where you can also change your preference by clearing site data.
10. Security
The site is served over HTTPS. Servers are updated regularly and backed up. Contact messages are accessible only to editorial staff through password-protected accounts with multi-factor authentication where available.
11. Your rights
Under UK GDPR you may request access to data we hold about you, correction, erasure, restriction or an objection to certain processing, and you may withdraw consent. Write to support@online-top-uk.com. We respond within 30 days or explain any refusal. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
12. Children’s data
Content is aimed at a general audience. We do not knowingly collect data from children for marketing or profiling. If you believe a child has sent us personal data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
13. International transfers
Where hosting or tooling involves processing outside the UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards required by UK data protection law, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy decisions where they apply.
14. Changes
We may update this policy. The “Effective from” date at the top will change when we do. Material changes will be reflected on this page before they take effect where practical.