Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how UK Horse Race Winner collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling any personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This policy was last updated in March 2026.

Information We Collect

We collect limited, non-identifying information through standard web technologies. This includes data automatically gathered when you browse the site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, pages visited, and the date and time of each visit. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools and does not personally identify you.

We do not require you to create an account, submit a form, or provide your name, email address, or any other directly identifying information to use this site. If you choose to contact us through any available channel, any information you voluntarily provide will be used solely to respond to your enquiry.

How We Use Your Information

The non-personal data we collect is used for the following purposes:

Understanding how visitors interact with the site, including which pages are most visited and how users navigate between them.
Improving the content, structure, and performance of the website.
Monitoring site security and preventing misuse.
Analysing aggregate traffic patterns to inform editorial decisions.

We do not use your data for profiling, automated decision-making, or targeted advertising based on individual browsing behaviour.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to facilitate basic functionality and analytics. For a detailed explanation of the specific cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand site usage. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address. Their use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies. We select analytics providers that offer IP anonymisation and data processing within frameworks compliant with UK data protection law.

This site may contain links to external websites, including official sources such as the British Horseracing Authority, the Gambling Commission, and academic publishers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies independently.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is periodically reviewed. Server logs containing IP addresses are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes, after which they are deleted. We do not maintain long-term databases of individual visitor information.

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights in relation to any personal data we may hold:

The right to be informed about how your data is collected and used.
The right to access any personal data we hold about you.
The right to rectification if any data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete.
The right to erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances.
The right to restrict processing of your data.
The right to data portability.
The right to object to data processing.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, you may contact us through the channels available on this website. We will respond to your request within one calendar month, as required by law.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection. More information is available at ico.org.uk.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information through this site, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.