1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways when you interact with our website:
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
- Email correspondence: If you email us directly at [email protected], we retain the content of your email, your email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
- Newsletter sign-ups: If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address and any preferences you indicate.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device information: We collect technical information such as your browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (desktop, mobile, tablet).
- IP address: Your IP address is collected automatically when you visit our website. We use this to determine your approximate geographic location (country/region level only) and to help prevent abuse.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. See Section 3 below for full details.
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect financial information, payment details, betting account credentials, or any sensitive personal data as defined under UK GDPR. We are an informational affiliate website and do not process any gambling transactions. All financial transactions occur directly between you and the third-party bookmaker websites we link to.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries: When you contact us via our contact form or email, we use your information to respond to your questions or feedback.
- To improve our website: We analyse usage data and browsing patterns to understand how visitors use our site, which content is most valuable, and how we can improve the user experience.
- To send communications: If you have opted in to our newsletter, we use your email address to send you updates about new content, betting guides, and relevant information. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- To ensure website security: We use technical data to monitor for suspicious activity, prevent abuse, and maintain the security of our website.
- To comply with legal obligations: We may process your data where necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
We process your personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent, such as subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form.
- Legitimate interests: For website analytics, security, and improving our content and services, where our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
- Legal obligation: Where we are required to process your data by law.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or navigating the site. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. This includes the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the source that referred them to our site. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using a browser extension such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
When you click on a link to a third-party bookmaker on our website, an affiliate tracking cookie may be placed on your device by the bookmaker or their affiliate network. This cookie allows the bookmaker to attribute your visit to our website, which may result in us earning a commission if you subsequently create an account or place a bet. These cookies are set by third parties, not by us, and are subject to those third parties' own privacy policies.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.
4. Affiliate Links Disclosure
Mansfieldtownfitc.net is a betting affiliate website. This means that when you click on certain links to bookmaker websites on our pages and subsequently register an account or place a bet, we may earn a commission from the bookmaker.
Important points regarding our affiliate relationships:
- Affiliate commissions do not influence our rankings or reviews. Our bookmaker ratings are based on independent testing using real deposits, as outlined on our About Us page.
- You pay no additional cost as a result of using our affiliate links. Any welcome offers or bonuses are the same whether you arrive via our link or directly.
- When you click an affiliate link, you leave our website and are redirected to the third-party bookmaker's site. From that point, the bookmaker's own privacy policy and terms and conditions apply.
- We clearly mark affiliate links on our website. All links to bookmaker websites are affiliate links unless otherwise stated.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including bookmaker sites, responsible gambling organisations, and other external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit through a link on our site. In particular, when you visit a bookmaker website via one of our affiliate links, that bookmaker's privacy policy will govern how your data is collected and used on their platform.
Third-party websites we link to include but are not limited to:
- Online bookmakers and betting sites
- Responsible gambling organisations (BeGambleAware, GamCare, GAMSTOP)
- The UK Gambling Commission
- News and statistics providers
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law:
- Contact form data: We retain contact form submissions and associated correspondence for up to 24 months after our last communication with you, after which it is securely deleted.
- Newsletter subscriber data: We retain your email address and subscription preferences for as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your data is deleted within 30 days.
- Analytics data: Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. This data cannot be used to identify individual users.
- Server logs: Server access logs containing IP addresses are retained for up to 90 days for security purposes.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. We will respond to your request within one month.
- Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we limit how we use your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to another organisation or directly to you, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis.
- Right to withdraw consent: Where you have given consent for us to process your data (e.g., newsletter subscription), you can withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within one month. If we need additional time (up to two further months), we will inform you and explain the reasons for the delay.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your request, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection. You can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
8. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all pages of our website
- Secure hosting with reputable providers
- Regular security reviews and updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
While we strive to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining best-practice standards.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. Online gambling in the United Kingdom is restricted to persons aged 18 and over. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Contact Us page
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within five working days.