Privacy Policy
Who we are
baseballbettinguk.com is an independent editorial site publishing explanatory content on Major League Baseball betting markets for a UK audience. References to “we”, “us” and “our” in this policy refer to the editorial team responsible for the site. References to “you” and “your” refer to the reader.
This policy explains what personal data baseballbettinguk.com collects when you visit, why we collect it, how long we retain it, who we share it with, and what rights you hold under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What data we collect
We aim to collect as little personal data as possible. The data we do collect falls into the following categories.
Server log data: when your browser requests a page from baseballbettinguk.com, our hosting provider records standard request information including your IP address, the time of the request, the page requested, the referring URL, your user agent (browser and operating system), and the response status. This data is used to keep the site running, to investigate technical errors and to defend against abuse.
Analytics data: we use a privacy-respecting analytics service to count visits and understand which pages readers find useful. Analytics data is aggregated and does not include any information that directly identifies you as an individual.
Cookies: baseballbettinguk.com uses a small number of strictly necessary cookies and, where you consent, analytics cookies. The cookies in use are described in our Cookie Policy.
Voluntary submissions: if you contact the editorial team by email, we will receive your email address and any information you choose to share in your message. We use that information solely to respond.
Why we collect this data and the legal basis
We process server log data and strictly necessary cookies on the basis of legitimate interests under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f): the legitimate interest of operating a functional, secure website. We process analytics cookies and any optional cookies only with your consent under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a). You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie controls described in our Cookie Policy.
If you contact us by email, we process your message on the basis of legitimate interests in responding to reader enquiries, and we retain your message only as long as needed to address it.
How long we keep data
Server logs are retained by our hosting provider for a rolling thirty-day window for security and diagnostic purposes, then deleted or anonymised. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of fourteen months in aggregate form. Voluntary email correspondence is retained for as long as the matter remains open, and for a reasonable period afterwards in case of follow-up, then deleted.
Who we share data with
baseballbettinguk.com does not sell personal data and does not share data with advertisers. We rely on a small number of processors who handle data on our behalf under written instruction, including our hosting provider and our analytics provider. Each processor is bound by contract to act only on our documented instructions and to apply appropriate security measures.
We may disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, or a binding order from a competent authority.
International transfers
Where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we rely on adequacy decisions made by the UK government or on standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office, with additional safeguards where necessary.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, the right to request that inaccurate data be corrected, the right to request erasure where the legal basis no longer applies, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability where applicable, and the right to object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests. To exercise any of these rights, contact the editorial team using the address on the About page.
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ico.org.uk), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection matters.
Security
We use HTTPS across the site, restrict administrative access on a least-privilege basis, and review our processors’ security practices regularly. No security measure is perfect, but we aim to apply controls proportionate to the limited personal data we hold.
Children
baseballbettinguk.com publishes content about gambling and is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly process the personal data of anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has shared data with us, contact the editorial team and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. We encourage occasional review.
Contact
For any privacy-related question or request, contact the editorial team using the address on the About page.