Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
walkacrossamerica2021.com ("we," "us," "our," or "the Site") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing walkacrossamerica2021.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, and phone number (if voluntarily provided through contact forms or subscriptions).
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and search queries.
- Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
- Location Data: General geographic location derived from IP address (not precise location).
How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience.
- To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and preferences.
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions from partner casinos.
- To send promotional emails and newsletters (with your consent).
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues.
- To personalise content and recommendations.
Please note: We are an affiliate website and may earn commissions when you click through to partner casinos and gambling operators. Your information may be shared with these partners for tracking purposes.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including pixels, web beacons, and local storage) to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (Google Analytics, etc.).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to casino partners and measure commission conversions.
- Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and personalised advertising.
Opt-Out Options: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is sent. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect Site functionality. You can also opt out of analytics tracking via Google Analytics' opt-out browser extension.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites, including non-GamStop casino operators and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or conduct of these external websites. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or engaging in gambling activities.
Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018: You have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data.
- Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing (including for marketing purposes).
- Right not to be subject to automated decision-making.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
If you are in the United States: Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional privacy rights under state laws (CCPA, VCCPA, etc.). Please contact us for more information.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:
- Account/Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or account closure.
- Analytics Data: Typically retained for up to 26 months.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: Retained for commission tracking and dispute resolution (typically 12-24 months).
- Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: walkacrossamerica2021.com
We will respond to your request within 30 days (as required by UK GDPR).
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. Gambling involves risk and is subject to UK gambling regulation. If you are struggling with gambling, please contact GambleAware or relevant support services.