Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 June 2026
Who We Are
First bet Horse Racing is an independent educational website about horse racing betting in the United Kingdom. We do not operate gambling services, accept bets, or process gambling transactions.
What Data We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following information automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on each page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our website.
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form or email correspondence.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes: to analyse website traffic and visitor behaviour so we can improve our content and user experience; to ensure the technical functionality and security of our website; and to comply with legal obligations under UK law.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to collect anonymous analytics data. For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party analytics services to monitor and analyse website traffic. These services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for a period of 26 months from the date of collection. After this period, the data is automatically deleted. If you contact us directly, we retain your correspondence for as long as necessary to address your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Your Rights Under UK Data Protection Law
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you; to request correction of inaccurate data; to request deletion of your data in certain circumstances; to object to or restrict the processing of your data; and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at 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 take appropriate action.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, you can reach us through the contact information published on our About Us page.