Privacy Policy and Data Security at Harry Casino

1. GENERAL

As the data controller for this development environment, Harry Casino is committed to protecting the privacy of all users accessing this test site. This privacy policy explains what personal data we may collect during development and testing, how we use it, and for what purposes.

This development site is subject to the same core data protection principles under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. However, please be aware that this environment may contain test data, placeholder content, or incomplete features.

We reserve the right to amend this policy from time to time as the development site evolves.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT DURING DEVELOPMENT

In this development environment, we may collect:

• Test Account Information: Data entered during testing, such as name, email address, date of birth, and phone number (which may be fictitious test data).
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser/device information, and activity logs collected automatically for debugging and performance testing purposes.
• Correspondence: Communications sent via test contact forms or email addresses linked to the development environment.
• Transaction Simulations: Test transactions processed through sandbox payment gateways for functionality testing.

Please do not enter sensitive real personal data into this development site unless absolutely necessary for testing purposes.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION IN THIS ENVIRONMENT

We process data collected on dev.casinoharry.co.uk solely for the following purposes:

• Testing and Quality Assurance: To identify bugs, test new features, and ensure the website functions correctly before deployment to the live environment.
• Performance Monitoring: To analyze site speed, responsiveness, and technical performance.
• Security Testing: To conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Development Purposes: To allow developers and testers to simulate real user scenarios.

4. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

No marketing communications will be sent from this development environment. Any email or notification functionality present on this site is for testing purposes only and will not result in actual marketing messages being sent to users.

5. DATA RECIPIENTS AND ACCESS

Access to data collected on this development site is strictly limited to:

• Development Team Members: Software engineers, QA testers, and DevOps personnel who need access to build and maintain the site.
• System Administrators: IT staff managing the development servers and infrastructure.
• Third-Party Testing Contractors: External agencies or contractors engaged specifically for testing purposes, who are bound by confidentiality agreements.

All personnel with access to this environment are subject to strict confidentiality obligations.

6. TRANSFER OF DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

We do not sell or rent any data collected on this development site.

Data may be shared with third-party service providers only when necessary for development operations, such as:

• Cloud hosting providers (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean) where the development servers are located.
• Bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Testing and analytics tools used to monitor site performance.

7. DATA STORAGE AND RETENTION FOR DEVELOPMENT SITE

Data stored on this development environment is subject to regular cleanup and may be deleted or reset at any time without notice.

Typically, development databases are refreshed or wiped periodically. Do not rely on any data stored in this environment being retained permanently.

If this site uses a production-like database with anonymized data, we ensure that all real customer data is pseudonymized or masked where possible.

8. SECURITY OF YOUR DATA

We apply appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect any data processed in this development environment, including:

• Password-protected access to the development site.
• Restricted access to development servers.
• Regular security updates and patches.

However, please be aware that development environments may not have the same level of security as the live production site.

9. COOKIE POLICY FOR DEVELOPMENT SITE

This development website may use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Testing session management functionality.
• Debugging and error tracking.
• Analyzing test traffic patterns.

These cookies are primarily for development purposes and may differ from those used on the live site.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

Even in this development environment, you retain certain rights under UK data protection law, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data.

To exercise these rights regarding data you have entered on this development site, please contact our development team at [email protected].

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy for the development site, please contact:

Harry Casino Development Team
Email: [email protected]