Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our users. The information we collect includes:
Information You Provide
- Contact information when you reach out to us
- Feedback and correspondence
- Cookie preferences
Information We Collect Automatically
- IP address and location data
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source (including GCLID parameters)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website services
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- To analyze website usage and optimize user experience
- To ensure website security and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
- To track affiliate referrals and commissions
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and track affiliate referrals.
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
4. GCLID and Affiliate Tracking
We capture and store GCLID (Google Click Identifier) parameters from URLs to track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This information is used solely for affiliate tracking purposes and is stored securely in cookies for up to 90 days.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal requirements
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in website operations
- For affiliate tracking purposes with partner betting sites
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectify inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. GCLID data is retained for 90 days, while other tracking data may be retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party betting sites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@thebettinguk.co.uk
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry
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