Privacy policy
This policy explains what personal data we process when you use BookmakerStats, why we process it, and what choices you have.
Who we are
BookmakerStats (“we”, “us”, “the site”) is an informational website that publishes bookmaker statistics and directory pages. We do not operate gambling services or process bets.
This policy applies to visitors of the public website and to authorised staff who use the admin area.
Data we collect
Server and security logs
Our hosting provider and content delivery network may automatically record:
- IP address and approximate location derived from it
- Browser type and device characteristics
- Pages requested, HTTP status codes, and timestamps
- Referring URL where supplied by your browser
We use this data to keep the site secure, diagnose outages, and understand aggregate traffic patterns.
Contact form
If you submit the contact form, we process:
- Name
- Email address
- Subject category
- Message text
- Anti-spam captcha response and a short-lived token
We use this information only to respond, log a correction request, or improve our data where relevant.
Admin access
Staff authentication uses a username, password, and session cookie stored on the server. Public visitors do not need an account to browse the directory.
Analytics
We may use privacy-focused or industry-standard analytics (for example Google Analytics) to measure page views and referral sources. When active, the analytics provider may set cookies or collect pseudonymous identifiers according to its own policy. We will keep this section updated if our tooling changes.
Legal bases (EEA and UK visitors)
Where applicable law requires a legal basis:
- Legitimate interests — operating, securing, and improving an informational website, and responding to enquiries.
- Consent — where we ask for it explicitly (for example non-essential cookies if we add a consent banner).
- Legal obligation — retaining certain records if required by law.
Cookies
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Admin session | Lets authorised staff stay logged in to the admin area |
| Analytics (if enabled) | Measures traffic and site usage |
Public browsing does not require cookies. You can block cookies in your browser settings; some admin or analytics features may then not work.
How long we keep data
- Server logs — rotated and deleted according to our host’s standard retention, typically a limited number of days unless needed for an incident investigation.
- Contact messages — kept as long as needed to handle your request and maintain an audit trail for data corrections, then deleted or anonymised unless we must keep them for legal reasons.
- Admin logs — retained for security and operational needs.
Sharing and international transfers
We do not sell your personal data.
We share data only with:
- Infrastructure providers (hosting, email delivery) who process it on our instructions
- Analytics providers if enabled, as described above
- Authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety
Some providers may process data outside your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion in certain circumstances
- Object to or restrict some processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is consent-based
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact page with enough detail for us to identify your request. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Children
BookmakerStats is intended for adults interested in bookmaker information. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has contacted us, please let us know so we can delete the message.
Security
We use HTTPS, access controls on admin areas, and sensible hosting practices. No online service is completely secure; please do not send sensitive financial or identity documents through the contact form.
Changes to this policy
We may update this page when our practices change. The “last updated” date on the page reflects the latest published version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy to the extent permitted by law.
Contact
Privacy questions: use our contact form with the subject General enquiry or Other, and mention “privacy” in the message.