Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how gloucesterboathire.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using gloucesterboathire.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data: Name, email address, and contact information you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or completing forms.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including clicks, searches, and content preferences.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and its functionality.
• To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour through legitimate interest.
• To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics from associated gambling operators and betting sites.
• To send promotional content, newsletters, and updates (with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal interests.
• To investigate and prevent fraudulent activity or misuse of the Site.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about Site usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Used to track referrals to affiliated gambling operators and betting sites.
• Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting and promotional purposes.

Your Cookie Choices: You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of specific analytics services using their opt-out mechanisms (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains affiliate links and references to third-party gambling operators, casinos, and betting sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information.

When you click on affiliate links and complete actions on partner sites, those operators may collect your information independently. We do not control their data handling practices, and they are solely responsible for their privacy compliance.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: You have the right to:

• Access your personal data and obtain a copy (Right of Access).
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data (Right of Rectification).
• Request deletion of your data (Right to be Forgotten), subject to legal obligations.
• Restrict processing of your data (Right to Restrict Processing).
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests (Right to Object).
• Request data portability (Right to Data Portability).
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based).
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Generally:

• Account information is retained for the duration of your relationship with us.
• Analytics and usage data are retained for up to 12 months.
• Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate programme requirements, typically 12-24 months.
• Data may be retained longer if required by applicable law or for legitimate business purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or report a privacy concern, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: gloucesterboathire.co.uk

We will respond to your request within 30 days or as required by applicable law.

Data Protection Officer: If you are in the UK or EU and have concerns, you may also contact the Information Commissioner's Office at www.ico.org.uk