Privacy Policy
Last updated: 8 June 2026
This privacy policy explains how Best Betting Horse Racing collects, uses and protects your personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Best Betting Horse Racing is an independent editorial website that publishes informational content about horse racing betting in the United Kingdom. We do not operate as a bookmaker, accept bets or process financial transactions.
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data when you use our website:
Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages and clickstream data. This information is collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools.
Cookie data: information stored by cookies and similar tracking technologies on your device. See our Cookie Policy for full details on the types of cookies we use and how to manage them.
We do not collect names, email addresses, telephone numbers, payment details or any other directly identifying personal information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form or email correspondence.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
To understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular and how navigation flows work, so we can improve our content and user experience.
To monitor website performance, identify technical issues and maintain security.
To produce anonymised, aggregated statistical reports about website traffic and engagement.
We do not sell, rent or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:
Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)): we have a legitimate interest in understanding how our website is used and in maintaining its security and performance. We have assessed that this processing does not override your rights and freedoms.
Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): where we use non-essential cookies or analytics tools, we obtain your consent through our cookie consent mechanism before placing them on your device.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand website usage. These services may collect data about your visit using cookies and similar technologies. The data is processed in accordance with the privacy policies of those services.
Our website may contain links to external websites, including regulatory bodies, gambling support organisations and industry resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Data Retention
Technical and analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months from the date of your visit. After this period, the data is automatically deleted or anonymised. If you contact us directly, we retain correspondence for as long as necessary to address your enquiry, after which it is securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding 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 that we correct any inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: you may request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
Right to restrict processing: you may request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to object: you may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
Right to data portability: where technically feasible, you may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one calendar month of receiving your request.
International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process data 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.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact us through the website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.