GreyhoundBettingGuide.co.uk is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we store and process it, and what rights you have under UK data protection law. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
GreyhoundBettingGuide.co.uk is an independent informational resource covering UK greyhound racing and betting. We are the data controller for any personal information collected through this website. Our site provides editorial content, guides and analysis related to greyhound racing. We do not operate as a bookmaker, exchange or gambling operator.
What Data We Collect
We collect data in two categories: information you provide directly and information gathered automatically when you browse the site.
Information you may provide directly includes your name and email address if you contact us through any enquiry method available on the site, and any message content you send to us.
Information collected automatically includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited on our site, time and date of each visit, time spent on individual pages, and device type. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Data
We use collected data for the following purposes: to provide and maintain the website, to analyse how visitors use the site so we can improve content and user experience, to respond to enquiries or messages you send us, to detect and prevent technical issues or security threats, and to comply with legal obligations under UK law.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
Legitimate interests — we process analytics and technical data to understand site usage and improve the service. We have assessed that this processing does not override your rights and freedoms.
Consent — where we use non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent before placing them. You can withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.
Legal obligation — we may process data where required to comply with UK law, regulation or a court order.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and analyse traffic. For a full breakdown of which cookies we use, their purposes and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We use a limited number of third-party services that may receive or process data on our behalf:
Analytics providers — we use analytics tools to measure site traffic and user behaviour. These services may set their own cookies and collect data including IP addresses, which is processed in aggregated form. We configure these tools to anonymise IP addresses where possible.
Hosting provider — our web hosting provider stores and serves site files and may log access data (IP addresses, request times, pages served) as part of standard server operations.
Content delivery and font services — we load web fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser requests these fonts, your IP address is transmitted to Google. Google’s privacy policy applies to that data processing.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to any third party. We do not share personal data with advertisers.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form and does not identify individual visitors. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, after which they are automatically deleted. If you contact us directly, we retain your message and any personal data it contains for as long as necessary to respond and resolve your enquiry, after which it is deleted.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption for all site traffic, access controls limiting who can view server data, and regular reviews of our data processing practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
Right of access — you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — you can ask us to correct inaccurate personal data.
Right to erasure — you can ask us to delete your personal data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
Right to restrict processing — you can ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability — you can request that we transfer your data to another controller in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to object — you can object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details provided at the bottom of this page. We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.
International Transfers
Some third-party services we use may transfer data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, or the service operating in a country with an adequacy decision from the UK government.
Children’s Privacy
This website contains content related to gambling and is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO through their website at ico.org.uk.