This privacy policy explains how UK Dog Racing Tips collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit and use this website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data transparently in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We may update it periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable legislation. The date at the bottom of this page indicates the most recent revision.
Information We Collect
We collect two categories of information: data you provide directly and data collected automatically when you browse the site.
Data You Provide
If you contact us through any communication channel available on this website, we may receive your name and the content of your message. We do not operate user accounts, registration forms, or subscription services that require you to submit personal details.
Data Collected Automatically
When you visit our pages, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies. 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 in aggregate and is used to understand how visitors interact with the site, to improve content and performance, and to ensure the website functions correctly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
- To analyse visitor traffic and usage patterns in aggregate form.
- To ensure the technical security and proper functioning of the site.
- To comply with legal obligations under United Kingdom law.
We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to facilitate basic site functionality and to collect anonymous usage statistics. For a detailed explanation of which cookies we use and how to manage them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for website analytics, content delivery, and advertising. These services may collect data through their own cookies and tracking technologies subject to their own privacy policies. Third-party providers we may use include:
- Google Analytics — for aggregated traffic analysis. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Content delivery networks — for serving site assets efficiently.
- Advertising networks — if display advertising is present on the site, third-party ad providers may use cookies to serve relevant advertisements. These providers operate under their own data collection and privacy practices.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — to operate and improve the website, analyse traffic, and ensure security.
- Consent — where cookies or tracking technologies require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).
- Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose data to comply with applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data, such as server logs and analytics records, for a period proportionate to its purpose, typically no longer than twenty-six months. If you contact us directly, we retain the correspondence for as long as necessary to address your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include the use of HTTPS encryption for data in transit, access controls on our hosting infrastructure, and regular reviews of our data handling practices. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- The right to access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to erasure — to request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- The right to restrict processing — to request that we limit how we use your data.
- The right to data portability — to request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- The right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- The right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact method provided on our About Us page. We will respond to your request within one calendar month, as required by law.
Children’s Privacy
This website contains content related to gambling and betting. It is not intended for individuals under the age of eighteen. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that data has been collected from a person under eighteen, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed by third-party service providers located outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office, to protect your data in accordance with UK data protection standards.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Supervisory Authority
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data or your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection. Details are available at ico.org.uk