AlohaHouse.ie operates as an independent editorial platform focused on reviewing and comparing online casino services available to players based in Ireland. We do not run gambling operations, accept bets, hold player funds, or issue gambling licences of any kind.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle personal information gathered when visitors browse our pages. It explains the types of data we collect, the reasons behind collection, and the rights available to you under Irish and European data protection legislation. By continuing to use this website, you confirm that you have reviewed and accepted the practices described in this document.
AlohaHouse.ie is strictly an informational and review resource. We do not operate gambling services, hold player balances, or manage casino accounts.
02 What Data We Collect
The data we handle falls into two broad categories: information you provide to us directly, and technical information gathered automatically as you browse.
Data you provide directly:
Your name and email address when submitting a contact enquiry
The content of any message or feedback you send to us
Newsletter subscription details if you choose to opt in
Data collected automatically:
IP address and general geographic location at a city or region level
Browser type, version, language settings, and operating system
Pages viewed, duration of each visit, and navigation patterns
The source URL or search phrase that directed you to our website
Device category: desktop, smartphone, or tablet
Timestamps for each visit and interaction
We do not collect financial data, payment card numbers, government identification details, or any special category data as defined under Article 9 of the GDPR.
03 Why We Process Your Data
Any personal data we hold serves specific, defined purposes:
Running, maintaining, and enhancing the website and the quality of our published reviews
Replying to enquiries, complaints, or feedback received through our contact form
Studying visitor behaviour patterns to improve page layout, loading speeds, and content organisation
Identifying and blocking spam, automated abuse, or malicious activity targeting our servers
Meeting legal obligations imposed by Irish or European Union legislation
Delivering email newsletters exclusively to visitors who have given explicit consent
We do not conduct automated profiling or algorithmic decision-making based on your data. Under no circumstances will we sell your personal information to third parties for marketing or any other commercial reason.
04 Legal Basis Under GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation requires a valid legal basis for every instance of personal data processing. We rely on the following grounds:
Consent: When you actively submit information to us, for example by filling in a contact form or subscribing to our newsletter, processing is based on your voluntary consent. You may revoke this consent at any time without affecting the legality of processing that took place beforehand.
Legitimate interests: Technical data collected automatically during browsing is processed under our legitimate interest in understanding how visitors use the site and in making continuous improvements to the user experience.
Legal obligation: In exceptional cases, we may be required to process or disclose data to comply with a legal requirement under Irish or EU law, including court orders or regulatory requests.
05 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website. They enable core functionality, remember your preferences, and allow us to measure site performance. The categories we use are:
Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These do not store information that could identify you personally and cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality.
Analytics cookies: Tools such as Google Analytics help us understand traffic volumes, popular pages, and user journeys. All data gathered through analytics is aggregated and anonymised before review.
Preference cookies: These retain settings you have chosen, such as display preferences or language, so you do not need to reconfigure them each time you return.
Affiliate cookies: When you click an outbound link to a casino platform, a cookie may be placed so that the operator can attribute any subsequent registration or deposit to our referral. No personally identifiable information is sent back to us through this mechanism.
You can control or remove cookies through your browser settings at any time. Be aware that blocking certain categories may limit some features of the website. For general guidance on cookie management, visit allaboutcookies.org.
06 Sharing Data With Third Parties
We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal data. Data sharing is limited to the following scenarios:
Analytics providers: Aggregated, non-personally-identifiable usage data is shared with services like Google Analytics to help us monitor website performance and visitor trends.
Casino operators: When you follow a link from our site to an external casino, the operator may set its own cookies and collect data under its own privacy policy. We bear no responsibility for how external operators handle your information.
Legal requirements: We may disclose data if compelled to do so by a court order, statutory obligation, or binding request from a regulatory authority within the EU.
Business restructuring: If AlohaHouse.ie undergoes a sale, merger, or acquisition, visitor data may be transferred as part of the transaction. Affected users will be notified in advance if the transfer significantly alters how their data is managed.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any external website you visit via links on our platform before sharing personal information.
07 Affiliate Revenue Model
AlohaHouse.ie earns revenue through affiliate partnerships. When a visitor follows one of our outbound links to a casino and subsequently registers or makes a deposit, we may receive a referral commission from the operator. This commission is paid entirely by the casino and does not raise the cost or alter the terms offered to the player in any way.
Affiliate arrangements play no role in our editorial judgements. Every casino reviewed on this website is assessed against a uniform set of criteria covering licensing, bonus fairness, game quality, payment options, and customer support. We will not list any platform that falls below our editorial threshold, irrespective of the commercial terms available.
AlohaHouse.ie is fully transparent about its revenue model. Our ratings and rankings are based on independent evaluation, not commercial incentives.
08 Your Privacy Rights
Under the GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Acts 2018, you hold the following rights in relation to your personal data:
Right of access: You may request a full copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You can ask us to correct any data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
Right to erasure: In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal data from our systems.
Right to restrict processing: You can ask us to pause or limit specific processing activities in defined situations.
Right to data portability: Where processing is consent-based and automated, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object: You may object to processing carried out under our legitimate interests at any time.
Right to withdraw consent: Where consent is the legal basis, you may withdraw it at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of any processing already completed.
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details in Section 13. We will respond within 30 calendar days. If you are unsatisfied with how we handle your request, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission of Ireland at dataprotection.ie.
09 Data Storage Duration
Personal data is retained only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose it was originally collected, or as mandated by applicable law. Our standard retention periods are:
Contact form submissions: retained for up to 24 months after receipt
Anonymised analytics records: held for up to 26 months, consistent with Google Analytics default settings
Newsletter subscription data: kept until the subscriber opts out or requests deletion
Affiliate tracking records: retained in line with the terms of each partner programme
Once data is no longer needed, it is permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymised. We do not retain personal information beyond what is reasonably necessary.
10 How We Protect Your Information
We apply suitable technical and organisational safeguards to defend your data against unauthorised access, loss, modification, or disclosure. These measures include:
HTTPS with TLS encryption active across every page of the website
Routine security assessments of our hosting environment and internal processes
Access to personal data limited strictly to authorised personnel on a need-to-know basis
Timely and secure deletion of data that is no longer required
No method of internet transmission is entirely risk-free. While we take all reasonable precautions, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights or freedoms, we will notify both you and the relevant supervisory authority in compliance with the GDPR.
11 Visitors Under 18
AlohaHouse.ie is designed exclusively for adults aged 18 and over. Content related to gambling is not appropriate for minors. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from anyone under the age of 18.
If you are a parent or guardian and suspect your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately using the details in Section 13. We will remove any such data without delay.
If you are under 18, please leave this website now and do not provide any personal information.
12 Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When material updates are made, the effective date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly.
We encourage you to revisit this page periodically. Your continued use of AlohaHouse.ie following any revision indicates acceptance of the updated terms.
13 Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or need to report a concern about how your personal data is handled, please reach out to us:
AlohaHouse.ie — Data Controller
Email: support@alohahouse.ie
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 calendar days of receipt.