1. Scope of this notice
This privacy policy applies to football26hub.co.uk, including
sports betting review pages, editorial features, legal pages,
contact forms and supporting tools used to operate the site. It
covers personal data collected directly from visitors, data
generated through normal site activity and information shared by
users when they contact the editorial team. The site is an
editorial comparison service and not a gambling operator, so we
do not open betting accounts, process deposits or hold player
funds.
2. Data we collect
We may collect contact details such as name and email address
when you choose to send us a message. We may also collect
technical information like IP address, browser type, device
category, pages viewed, referring URL and time stamps. Where
cookie tools are active, we may receive analytics data that
helps us understand how visitors move through the site. We do
not intentionally collect special-category data and we ask users
not to include unnecessary sensitive material in messages.
3. Why we use personal data
We use information to respond to enquiries, operate the website,
improve navigation, monitor page performance, protect the
service from misuse and keep records of editorial corrections or
complaints. In some cases, data helps us understand which
sections are useful to readers and which pages need clearer
wording. We may also use information to meet legal obligations,
manage security incidents and maintain a record of user consent
choices for cookies where that is required.
4. Legal bases under UK GDPR
Depending on the situation, our lawful basis may be consent,
legitimate interests, compliance with a legal obligation or the
steps needed to answer a request before any commercial
discussion takes place. Legitimate interests typically apply to
ordinary analytics, site administration, service security and
the maintenance of editorial records. When consent is the right
basis, such as for optional cookies, users can choose whether to
accept them and may revisit that choice using browser controls.
5. Cookie reference
Cookies and similar technologies can support basic site
functions, remember user preferences and provide analytics on
page performance. Some cookies may be essential to a smooth
browsing experience, while others are used to understand
audience behaviour and traffic sources. Our cookie banner gives
visitors the chance to accept or decline non-essential tracking.
More detail appears in our separate Cookie Policy, which should
be read alongside this document for a fuller explanation of
categories and management options.
6. Sharing with third parties
We may share limited information with service providers that
help us host the site, analyse traffic, manage email
communications, prevent abuse or operate technical
infrastructure. Those providers are expected to process data
only on our instructions or under their own lawful obligations.
We may also disclose data where required to comply with law, to
respond to a lawful request by a regulator or authority, or to
protect the rights, property or safety of Football26hub, its
users or the public.
7. Retention periods
We keep personal data only for as long as it is reasonably
needed for the purpose for which it was collected. Contact
emails may be retained for record-keeping, complaint handling,
compliance follow-up or editorial review history. Technical logs
are generally retained for shorter operational periods unless a
longer period is needed for security investigation or legal
reasons. When information is no longer required, we aim to
delete it, anonymise it or place it beyond practical use.
8. International transfers
Some service providers may process data outside the United
Kingdom. Where international transfers take place, we take steps
intended to protect personal data through contractual
safeguards, transfer mechanisms recognised under applicable data
protection law or by using providers that offer suitable
organisational and technical measures. No method of transmission
over the internet is entirely risk free, but we expect our
providers to maintain reasonable standards of security,
confidentiality and access control.
9. Your rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request
access to personal data, ask for correction, seek deletion,
restrict processing, object to certain uses, request portability
or withdraw consent where consent is the basis used. These
rights are not absolute and may depend on the circumstances. If
you would like to exercise one of them, contact us with enough
detail to identify the request and the data involved. We may
need to verify identity before acting.
10. Age policy
This website is intended for adults aged 18 and over because it
concerns gambling content. We do not knowingly seek personal
data from children. If we learn that information from someone
under 18 has been submitted through a contact form or other
route, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. Parents,
guardians or other responsible adults who believe a minor has
shared information with us may contact the privacy address below
for assistance.
11. Security measures
We use measures designed to reduce the risk of unauthorised
access, misuse, alteration or disclosure. Those measures may
include access controls, hosting safeguards, secure connections,
provider due diligence and internal restrictions on who may view
incoming messages. Even so, no website can promise absolute
security. Users should avoid sending payment details, identity
documents or other highly sensitive material through ordinary
email unless specifically requested through a secure and
justified process.
12. Changes and contact
We may update this policy when the site changes, when legal
requirements develop or when our use of data becomes more
detailed. The latest version will be published on this page.
Questions, rights requests or privacy concerns can be sent to
privacy@football26hub.co.uk. If you remain dissatisfied after contacting us, you may also
have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's
Office in the UK.
