Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Yellowstarstud

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Yellowstarstud, operated by James Whitfield and accessible at yellowstarstud.co.za, collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website. By using yellowstarstud.co.za, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Yellowstarstud is an independent online casino review and information website serving users primarily in Great Britain. The website is owned and operated by James Whitfield. For all privacy-related enquiries, James Whitfield acts as the responsible data controller. Contact details are provided at the end of this document.

2. Information We Collect

Yellowstarstud.co.za may collect the following categories of personal and non-personal information when you visit or interact with our website:

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
• Cookies and Tracking Data: Information collected automatically via cookies and similar tracking technologies placed on your device.
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access yellowstarstud.co.za, including screen resolution and device identifiers.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government-issued identification numbers.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected by yellowstarstud.co.za is used for the following legitimate purposes:

• To analyse website traffic and improve the performance and content of yellowstarstud.co.za.
• To understand how users interact with our casino reviews and recommendations.
• To respond to user enquiries submitted directly to James Whitfield or the Yellowstarstud team.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK and international data protection law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity on the website.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Yellowstarstud.co.za uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of yellowstarstud.co.za.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymous data about how visitors use the website, helping us improve our content and layout.
• Advertising and Affiliate Cookies: Used to track referrals made through affiliate links to third-party casino operators.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect the functionality of certain features on yellowstarstud.co.za.

5. Third-Party Links and Affiliate Disclosures

Yellowstarstud.co.za contains links to third-party online casino operators, software providers, and gaming platforms. These links may include affiliate tracking codes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit through links on yellowstarstud.co.za.

6. Analytics Services

We use third-party analytics tools, which may include Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic on yellowstarstud.co.za. These services collect anonymised usage data and may set their own cookies. Data collected through analytics platforms is processed in accordance with those providers' own privacy policies.

7. GDPR and UK Data Protection Rights

As yellowstarstud.co.za serves users in Great Britain, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Under these regulations, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate reason exists for its retention.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the way we use your data.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a transferable copy of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact James Whitfield using the details provided below.

8. Data Retention

Yellowstarstud.co.za retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Non-personal usage and analytics data may be retained for longer periods in aggregated, anonymised form.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any data collected through yellowstarstud.co.za against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or from our website.

10. Children's Privacy

Yellowstarstud.co.za is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact James Whitfield immediately so that the data can be removed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Yellowstarstud reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how yellowstarstud.co.za protects their information.

12. Contact Us

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

• Responsible Person: James Whitfield
• Website: yellowstarstud.co.za
• Email: [email protected]

James Whitfield is committed to addressing all privacy-related concerns promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.