Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

At Bestcasino.irish, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our Irish users. This policy outlines how we handle your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, and the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.

1. Who We Are

TopCasinosOnline.ie is an independent comparison platform for the Irish market.

  • Role: Data Controller.
  • Audience: Strictly 18+ residents of Ireland.
  • Contact: To exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer via our [Contact Page].

2. Data Collection & 2026 Regulatory Compliance

We collect data to improve our service and ensure our marketing is responsible.

  • Voluntary Data: Name and email (provided via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups).
  • Automated Data: IP address, device type, approximate location, and click-behavior (tracked via affiliate links).
  • GRAI Compliance: We process data to ensure our content is only served to appropriate age groups, adhering to the 2026 “Digital First” consumer protection goals set by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.

3. Purpose & Legal Basis

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Legitimate Interest: To analyze traffic, prevent fraud, and ensure website security.
  • Consent: For the use of non-essential cookies (Analytics/Marketing).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with Irish advertising watersheds and the GRAI’s standards for remote gambling intermediaries.

4. Affiliate Tracking & Third Parties

As a comparison site, we use tracking technologies (Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics, and affiliate tags) to measure referrals to our partners.

  • Transparency: We do not sell your personal data.
  • Partner Sites: When you click an affiliate link, you are subject to that operator’s privacy policy. We only feature operators compliant with GRAI licensing standards, including the mandatory credit card ban and National Gambling Exclusion Register integration.

5. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience and support our free service.

  • Essential: Necessary for site security and navigation.
  • Analytics: Helps us understand Irish market trends.
  • Marketing/Affiliate: Tracks successful referrals to casino partners.
  • Control: You can manage or withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Consent Banner or your browser settings.

6. Your GDPR Rights

Under Irish and EU law, you have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your data (Right of Access).
  • Request the deletion of your data (Right to Erasure).
  • Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
  • Lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC).

7. Responsible Marketing & Age Verification

In line with the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, we strictly prohibit the use of our data for targeting minors. We utilize approximate location and browser data to ensure our advertising remains within the permitted Irish “watershed” logic for digital platforms.