Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
StartOutSteps.com ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at startoutsteps.com (the "Site").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit information through forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
- IP Address: We automatically collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address to understand your location and usage patterns.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyse site performance.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, referral sources, and device information.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services;
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour;
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions earned through partner bookmakers and casinos;
- To personalise your experience and deliver relevant content;
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to partner bookmakers and casinos.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable us to deliver targeted advertising across platforms.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including bookmakers, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information or engaging in transactions.
Your use of third-party platforms is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under UK Data Protection legislation (including the UK GDPR), 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 information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we use your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities, including marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@startoutsteps.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with UK data protection regulations.
Effective Date: January 2026