This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect information when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data transparently. This policy applies to all pages across our UK greyhound racing guide, including our pillar content, cluster articles and any associated tools or features.
By using this website you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We may update it from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law, and the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Information We Collect
We collect limited information to operate and improve our website. This falls into two categories: information collected automatically and information you provide voluntarily.
When you visit our website, our servers and third-party analytics services may automatically record certain technical data. This includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools and is used in aggregate to understand how visitors interact with our content.
We do not require you to create an account or provide personal details such as your name or email address to access our content. If we introduce any feature in the future that requires voluntary submission of personal information, this policy will be updated accordingly before that feature is launched.
How We Use Your Information
The technical data we collect is used for the following purposes: analysing traffic patterns and visitor behaviour to improve our content and user experience, maintaining the security and performance of our website, identifying and resolving technical issues, and understanding which articles and guides are most useful to our readers.
We do not use your data to build individual user profiles for advertising purposes. We do not sell, rent or trade any visitor information to third parties for their marketing use.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to collect the analytical data described above. For full details on the types of cookies we use, their purposes and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help us operate and analyse our website. These services may include web analytics providers, content delivery networks and hosting platforms. Each of these services may collect data as described in their own privacy policies. We select third-party providers who maintain appropriate data protection standards.
Our content contains links to external websites, including the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB), licensed bookmakers, racing data providers such as Timeform, and broadcast platforms. When you follow a link to an external site, that site’s own privacy policy applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party website.
Data Retention
Aggregated analytics data is retained for a maximum of twenty-six months, after which it is automatically deleted. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for no longer than ninety days for security and diagnostic purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections via HTTPS, regular software updates and restricted access to server infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include the right to access the data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of your data, the right to restrict or object to certain processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Because we collect minimal personally identifiable information and do not maintain user accounts, most data we hold is technical and aggregated in nature. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have questions about our data practices, the details on our website will direct you to the appropriate channel.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of eighteen. Our content discusses gambling and betting, which is restricted to adults aged eighteen and over under UK law. We do not knowingly collect any information from minors. If you believe that a person under eighteen has provided data through our website, please notify us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your data.