This privacy policy explains how this website collects, uses, stores and protects information when you visit and use our content. We are committed to handling any data we receive responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website you acknowledge the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.
Who We Are
This website provides editorial information and guidance about greyhound betting in the United Kingdom. Our content is produced for informational purposes and is aimed at adults aged 18 and over. We are not a bookmaker, betting exchange, or gambling operator, and we do not accept bets or process financial transactions.
What Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information: information you provide voluntarily, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.
Voluntarily provided information may include any messages or queries submitted through contact forms, if available on the site. We do not require account registration to read our content, and we do not ask for payment details.
Automatically collected information includes technical data generated by your browser and device when you access the site. This typically includes your IP address (in anonymised or full form depending on the tool used), browser type and version, operating system, the pages you visit and the time spent on them, referring URLs, and device type. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools described in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use automatically collected data to understand how visitors interact with the site, which pages are most useful, where visitors come from, and how we can improve the quality and relevance of our content. This analysis is carried out in aggregate and is not used to identify individual users.
We do not use your data to serve personalised advertising directly, though third-party tools embedded on the site (such as analytics services) may collect data subject to their own privacy policies.
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on legitimate interests as the legal basis for processing automatically collected data, specifically our legitimate interest in understanding how our editorial content is used and improving the service. Where we process data based on your consent (such as non-essential cookies), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Cookies
This site uses cookies. A full explanation of the cookies we use, their purpose, and how to manage them is provided in our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us analyse site traffic and improve our content. These services may collect data independently. Commonly used services of this type include Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC. Google’s privacy practices are described at policies.google.com/privacy. Where applicable, we have enabled IP anonymisation within these tools.
Our content may contain links to external websites, including bookmakers, the UK Gambling Commission, BeGambleAware, GamStop, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, and Racing Post. Once you leave our site, this privacy policy no longer applies and you should review the relevant organisation’s own privacy documentation.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained in accordance with the default retention settings of the analytics provider used, unless we configure shorter retention periods. We do not retain voluntarily submitted personal data beyond the period necessary to respond to or process your enquiry.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used — this policy fulfils that obligation.
- The right of access to personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification if data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete.
- The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) in certain circumstances.
- The right to restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- The right to data portability where processing is based on consent or contract.
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Rights in relation to automated decision-making and profiling.
To exercise any of these rights, or if you have a concern about how your data is handled, you may contact the UK’s supervisory authority: the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). The ICO can be reached at ico.org.uk or by post at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF.
Children’s Privacy
This website contains content related to gambling. It is intended solely for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information to this site, please notify us so we can take appropriate action.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect any data we collect from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The most current version will always be available on this page. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Responsible Gambling
Gambling involves financial risk. You must be 18 or older to bet in the UK. If you or someone you know is affected by problem gambling, free confidential support is available from BeGambleAware and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133. Self-exclusion from all UK licensed operators is available through GamStop.