Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Bigblackvan

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bigblackvan ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by James Whitfield and accessible at bigblackvan.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using bigblackvan.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully before using our services.

1. Who We Are

Bigblackvan is a gambling and casino review website providing independent editorial content about betting sites, online casinos, and related gambling services for users in Great Britain. The responsible person for data processed through bigblackvan.com is James Whitfield, the owner and author of this website. For all data-related enquiries, please refer to the contact section at the bottom of this policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit bigblackvan.com, we may collect the following categories of information:

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, or health-related data through bigblackvan.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through bigblackvan.com is used for the following purposes:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Bigblackvan.com uses cookies to enhance website performance and gather analytical insights. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. The types of cookies we use include:

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of bigblackvan.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Partners

Bigblackvan.com contains links to third-party websites, including licensed betting operators and casino platforms. When you click on these links, you will be directed away from bigblackvan.com and subject to the privacy policies of those external websites. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently. Some links on bigblackvan.com may be affiliate links, meaning we may receive a commission if you register or deposit with a recommended operator.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand how visitors interact with bigblackvan.com. These tools may collect anonymised data including your general geographic location, device type, and browsing behaviour. Data collected through analytics services is governed by the respective provider's privacy policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Data Protection Law

As a resident of Great Britain or the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 9.

8. Data Retention and Security

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on bigblackvan.com, please contact the responsible person directly:

We aim to respond to all data-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

10. Changes to This Policy

Bigblackvan.com reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Continued use of bigblackvan.com following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.