Last updated: February 2026
This privacy policy explains how the Doncaster Dogs Results guide collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors and ensuring compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Information We Collect
We collect limited data to operate and improve this website. The types of information we may process include:
Automatically collected data. When you visit the site, our web 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. IP addresses are anonymised before storage where technically possible.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site and to remember preferences. Full details of the cookies we use, their purposes and how to manage them are set out in our Cookie Policy.
Data you provide voluntarily. If you contact us through any contact mechanism on the site, we will receive whatever information you choose to include in your message.
We do not collect sensitive personal data. We do not process payment information. We do not require account registration or login to access any content on this site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
Site operation and security. Server logs help us monitor uptime, identify errors and protect against malicious traffic. The legal basis for this processing is our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and functional website.
Analytics and improvement. Anonymised usage data helps us understand which content is most useful, how visitors navigate the site and where improvements are needed. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in improving the quality of the site, or your consent where cookies are used for this purpose.
Responding to enquiries. If you contact us, we use the information you provide solely to respond to your message. The legal basis is our legitimate interest in handling correspondence or, where applicable, your consent.
Legal Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases depending on the processing activity:
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)) for server logs, security monitoring and site improvement, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)) for non-essential cookies and analytics tracking. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser cookie settings or using our cookie preferences mechanism.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to any third party. We may share data with the following categories of recipient solely to operate this website:
- Hosting providers that store the site files and process server requests.
- Analytics services that help us understand site usage, where data is anonymised or pseudonymised.
Any third-party processors are required to handle data in accordance with our instructions and applicable data protection law. We do not transfer personal data outside the United Kingdom unless adequate safeguards are in place as required by Chapter V of the UK GDPR.
Data Retention
Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days before automatic deletion. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months to enable year-on-year comparison. If you contact us, correspondence is retained only for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up, after which it is deleted.
Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access. You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification. You may ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure. You may ask us to delete your data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
- Right to restriction. You may ask us to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability. You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
- 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 without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one calendar month of receiving your request, as required by the UK GDPR.
Children’s Privacy
This website contains content related to greyhound racing and betting. It is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child’s data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
This site contains links to external websites, including the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, GambleAware, GamStop, bookmaker sites and other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we make material changes, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be 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, please contact us through the communication channels available on this website. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.