Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Aperturecutscene

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Aperturecutscene ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at aperturecutscene.com, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By accessing or using aperturecutscene.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

1. Who We Are

Aperturecutscene is a review and information website focused on online casino content for readers in Great Britain and beyond. The website is owned and operated by James Whitfield. For the purposes of data protection law, James Whitfield is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through aperturecutscene.com.

2. Information We Collect

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

3. How We Use Your Information

Aperturecutscene uses the data collected for the following purposes:

4. Cookies

Aperturecutscene.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of aperturecutscene.com.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

Aperturecutscene.com contains links to third-party websites, including online casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit via links on aperturecutscene.com. Our inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of that site's data practices.

6. Analytics

We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic on aperturecutscene.com. These services may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behaviour. This data is processed in an aggregated and anonymised format. 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 the United Kingdom or European Union, 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 below.

8. California Residents – CCPA Notice

If you are a California resident accessing aperturecutscene.com, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion of that information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal data. Aperturecutscene does not sell personal data to third parties. To submit a CCPA request, please contact James Whitfield directly.

9. Data Retention

Aperturecutscene retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Automatically collected data is typically retained for no longer than 26 months unless otherwise required.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from aperturecutscene.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Aperturecutscene reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

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

James Whitfield is the designated data controller for aperturecutscene.com and will endeavour to respond to all legitimate data-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.