Privacy Policy

This privacy policy explains how Ascot Betting Tips collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Technical data includes your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this website. This information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

Usage data includes information about how you use our website, including the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and the links you click. This helps us understand how visitors interact with our content.

We do not collect personal identification information such as your name, email address, or payment details unless you voluntarily provide this information through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our website, ensuring it functions correctly across different devices and browsers.

To analyse website traffic and user behaviour, helping us improve our content and user experience.

To detect and prevent technical issues, security threats, and fraudulent activity.

To comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests from public authorities.

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

Legitimate interests: We process technical and usage data to operate and improve our website. This processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in providing a functional, secure, and optimised website experience.

Consent: Where we use non-essential cookies for analytics or advertising purposes, we obtain your consent before placing these cookies on your device. You may withdraw consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

Legal obligation: We may process your data where necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Technical and usage data collected through analytics tools is typically retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted or anonymised.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information with:

Service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers and analytics services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

International Transfers

Some of our service providers may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, 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 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.

Right to data portability: You may request transfer of your data to another organisation.

Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.

Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us so we can delete it.

Changes to This Policy

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

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you may contact us through the contact page on our website.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues. You can find more information on the ICO website at ico.org.uk.

Last updated: March 2026