Monmore dogs This privacy policy explains how the Monmore Dogs Results Guide website collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit and interact with the site. We are committed to handling your information responsibly and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using this website you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. We may update it from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our practices, and the revised version will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of data to operate the website effectively and improve your experience. The categories of information we may process include the following.
Automatically collected data. When you visit the site, our servers and analytics tools may record 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 server logs and analytics cookies.
Cookie data. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to maintain basic functionality. Full details of the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage them are set out in our Cookie Policy.
Voluntarily provided data. If you contact us through any communication channel available on the site, we may collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name and message content.
How We Use Your Data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To deliver and maintain the website and its content.
- To analyse site traffic and usage patterns so we can improve the quality, relevance and structure of our editorial content.
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues, security threats and fraudulent activity.
- To comply with legal obligations applicable to us under UK law.
We process your data on the legal bases of legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement), consent (where cookies require it under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003), and legal obligation (where required by law).
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share data with the following categories of recipients where necessary:
- Analytics service providers who help us understand site usage. These providers process data on our behalf under contractual obligations that require them to protect your information.
- Hosting and infrastructure providers who operate the servers on which the website runs.
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where we are legally required to disclose information.
Where any third-party provider is based outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form and is not linked to identifiable individuals beyond the retention period set within our analytics platform configuration.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
- The right to request correction of inaccurate data.
- The right to request erasure of your data in certain circumstances.
- The right to restrict processing of your data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on this website. We will respond to your request within one calendar month, as required by UK GDPR.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), access controls, and regular reviews of our data processing practices. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
This website contains links to external sites, including official racing bodies such as the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, bookmaker websites, and data services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit through links from this site.
Children
This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. The site contains content related to betting and gambling, which is restricted to adults in the United Kingdom.
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this privacy policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.