GreyhoundRacingCards.co.uk is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect when you use this website, how we use it, and what rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
GreyhoundRacingCards.co.uk is an independent editorial website providing informational content about UK greyhound racing, racecards, form analysis and betting guides. We are the data controller for the personal information described in this policy.
What Data We Collect
We collect limited data in the course of operating this website. The types of data we may process include the following.
Automatically collected data. When you visit our pages, our web servers and analytics tools may record 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 cookies.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the browsing experience. Full details of the cookies we use and how to manage them are set out in our Cookie Policy.
Voluntarily provided data. If you contact us through any form or communication channel available on the site, we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name and message content.
We do not collect sensitive personal data (known as special category data under UK GDPR). We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. This website contains gambling-related content and is intended for adults aged 18 and over only.
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes, each supported by a lawful basis under UK GDPR.
Website operation and security. We use server log data to maintain the technical operation of the site, detect and prevent abuse, and ensure security. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in running a secure website.
Analytics and improvement. We use anonymised and aggregated analytics data to understand which content is most useful, how visitors navigate the site, and where we can improve. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in improving the site, or your consent where cookies are used for this purpose.
Responding to enquiries. If you contact us, we use the data you provide to respond to your message. The lawful basis is our legitimate interest in communicating with visitors, or the performance of a contract if applicable.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share data with the following categories of recipients where necessary.
Hosting and infrastructure providers. Our website is hosted by third-party servers that process data on our behalf to deliver pages to your browser.
Analytics providers. We use analytics tools that process anonymised usage data to generate traffic reports. These providers act as data processors under agreements that comply with UK GDPR requirements.
Legal obligations. We may disclose data if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Retention
Server log data is retained for no longer than 12 months and is then deleted. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. If you contact us, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data processing practices. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR. These safeguards may include adequacy decisions by the Secretary of State, standard contractual clauses, or other approved transfer mechanisms.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data.
Right of access. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification. You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure. You may request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to restrict processing. You may request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to data portability. You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
Right to object. You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.
Rights related to automated decision-making. We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on the site. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by UK GDPR. If we need to extend this period, we will inform you within the initial one-month timeframe.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.
Third-Party Links
Our content may include links to external websites, including bookmaker sites, racing data providers, and regulatory bodies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
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 date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.