Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how the Southwell Betting Guide collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and being transparent about the data practices that apply to this site.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account, submit a form or provide personal details to access the content on this site. We do not collect names, email addresses, telephone numbers or payment information through this website.

Certain technical data may be collected automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited and the date and time of each visit. This data is collected through server logs and analytics tools and is used in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the site. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about traffic patterns, page views and user behaviour. The data gathered is used solely to improve the content and performance of this website. Analytics data is processed in aggregated form and we do not attempt to identify individual users from it.

Cookies

This site uses cookies to support analytics and basic site functionality. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. For a full breakdown of the cookies used on this site, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to external websites, including official sources such as the British Horseracing Authority, the Gambling Commission and racecourse operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit through links on this site.

We may use third-party services for web hosting, content delivery and analytics. These providers may process technical data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection legislation.

Data Retention

Server logs and analytics data are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Aggregated analytics data that cannot be linked to an individual may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of any personal data we may hold. You also have the right to object to processing and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office if you believe your data has been handled improperly. More information about your rights is available at ico.org.uk.

Children

This website contains content related to gambling and betting markets. It is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect any data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

This policy is effective as of March 2026.