This cookie policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies GreyhoundBettingGuide.co.uk uses, why we use them, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes how we handle personal data more broadly.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet or phone) when you visit them. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function, improve performance, remember preferences and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their pages.
Cookies can be “first-party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third-party” (set by an external service operating on the page, such as an analytics or advertising provider). Cookies can also be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually).
How We Use Cookies
GreyhoundBettingGuide.co.uk uses cookies for three purposes: essential site operation, analytics and performance measurement, and preference storage.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access and basic content delivery. Essential cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes. They are set automatically when you visit the site, and the site cannot function properly without them. Under UK regulations, essential cookies do not require separate consent.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site. These cookies collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend on each page, which referring sites bring traffic, and whether visitors encounter any errors. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised. We use it to improve site content, structure and performance. We configure our analytics tools to anonymise IP addresses before processing, so individual visitors are not personally identified through analytics data.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices you make on the site, such as your cookie consent selection. These cookies improve your browsing experience by avoiding repeated prompts and adapting the site to your stated preferences. They persist for a defined period (typically 6 to 12 months) so your preferences are retained across visits.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services that we use to operate and analyse the website:
Analytics services may place cookies to track page views, session duration, traffic sources and user interactions. These cookies help us identify which content is most useful and where visitors drop off. Data is processed in aggregated form and subject to the analytics provider’s own data processing terms.
Font services — we load web fonts from Google Fonts. While Google Fonts itself does not set cookies in the traditional sense, your browser makes a request to Google servers to retrieve font files, and Google’s servers may log that request (including your IP address). This is governed by Google’s privacy policy.
If we introduce any new third-party services that set cookies in the future, we will update this policy to reflect the change.
Managing Your Cookies
You have full control over which cookies are stored on your device. There are several ways to manage them:
Browser Settings
All major browsers allow you to view, manage and delete cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is about to be set. The process varies by browser:
Google Chrome: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
Apple Safari: Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
Microsoft Edge: Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data.
For other browsers or mobile devices, consult the browser’s help documentation or support pages.
Consequences of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for the site to operate, and blocking them may prevent pages from loading or cause display errors. Blocking analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience, but it will prevent us from collecting usage data for that visit. Blocking preference cookies means you may see the cookie consent prompt on every visit.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit GreyhoundBettingGuide.co.uk, you will be presented with a cookie consent mechanism that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are activated regardless of your choice, as they are necessary for the site to operate. Your consent preference is stored in a cookie so it is remembered on subsequent visits.
You can change your consent preference at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies for this site and revisiting, which will trigger the consent mechanism again.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal that indicates you prefer not to be tracked across websites. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our site does not currently alter its behaviour in response to DNT signals, but you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking on this site.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the services we operate, or applicable regulations. When updates are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Further Information
For broader information about how we handle personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. For general information about cookies and online tracking, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) provides guidance at ico.org.uk.