Introduction

Paddock Punter (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit www.paddockpunter.co.uk, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is Paddock Punter. If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

When you visit our site, we may collect the following information:

  • Device information: browser type, IP address, time zone, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring websites, and search terms used to find our site.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see the Cookies section below for full details.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: for non-essential cookies (advertising, analytics). You can give or withdraw consent at any time via the cookie banner on our site.
  • Legitimate interests: to operate and improve our website, detect fraud, and ensure security.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that remember your cookie consent preference.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where they came from, and the pages they visited. Opt out of Google Analytics.

Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies and revisiting the site. You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, though this may affect site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour to optimise content.
  • Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense.
  • Detect and prevent fraud and security issues.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with the following third parties:

Some links on our site are affiliate links, which may earn us a small commission at no cost to you.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

Data Retention

We retain device and usage information for up to 26 months for analytics purposes. Cookie consent preferences are stored in your browser’s local storage indefinitely until you clear it.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Right to restrict processing: request we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent at any time for cookie-based processing.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences via the consent banner on our site.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last updated: March 2026

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact us at [email protected].