This privacy policy explains how this website collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit and interact with our greyhound racing and betting guide content. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Data We Collect
When you visit this website, we may collect the following categories of data:
Automatically collected data. Our web server and analytics tools record standard technical information when you load a page. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date of access, and approximate geographic location derived from your IP address. This data is collected through server logs and analytics cookies.
Cookie data. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site, to remember preferences, and to deliver relevant content. Full details of the cookies we use, their purposes and how to manage them are set out in our Cookie Policy.
Data you provide voluntarily. If you contact us through any form or communication channel available on the site, we collect the information you submit. We do not operate user registration, account creation or comment systems on this website.
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
Website analytics. We use aggregated and anonymised traffic data to understand which pages are visited most frequently, how readers navigate the site, and which content is most useful. This helps us improve the quality and relevance of our greyhound racing guides. The lawful basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in improving the website.
Technical operation. Server logs are retained to monitor site performance, diagnose technical issues, and protect against malicious activity. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and functional website.
Legal compliance. We may process data where necessary to comply with a legal obligation, such as responding to a lawful request from a regulatory authority.
Third-Party Services
This website uses the following third-party services that may collect data about visitors:
Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised usage statistics. Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish unique users and track session information. Google processes this data in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google Fonts. This site loads typefaces from Google Fonts. When your browser requests these fonts, Google may receive your IP address. Google’s handling of this data is described in their privacy policy.
Hosting provider. Our web hosting provider processes server logs as part of delivering pages to your browser. These logs contain IP addresses and request data. This processing is governed by the hosting provider’s own data processing agreement with us.
This website contains links to external sites, including bookmaker websites, the UK Gambling Commission, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, GambleAware and other third-party resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit through links on our pages.
Cookies
Our use of cookies is detailed in our separate Cookie Policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time through your browser settings or through any cookie consent mechanism presented on the site.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for up to 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for a maximum of 90 days. If you contact us directly, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to address your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, 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 request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to erasure. You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing. You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability. You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to object. You can object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling and direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, use the contact details provided at the bottom of this page. We will respond to your request within one month of receipt, as required by law.
International Transfers
Some third-party services we use, including Google Analytics, process data on servers located outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, they are protected by appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or adequacy decisions under UK data protection law.
Children
This website publishes content about greyhound racing and betting, which is legally restricted to persons aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that data has been collected from a minor, we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Supervisory Authority
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data or your rights request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO through their website at ico.org.uk.