Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how carewatch-southmidlands.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or the "Website") collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide through contact forms or registrations.
- Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies on your device.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, links clicked, referral sources, and browsing behaviour.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Conducting website analytics and performance monitoring.
- Tracking affiliate links and commissions from partner gambling operators.
- Improving site functionality, content, and user experience.
- Responding to your enquiries and communications.
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations.
Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest and, where applicable, your consent.
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to partner gambling sites for commission purposes.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our Website contains affiliate links to horse racing betting sites and other gambling operators. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review their individual privacy policies before providing personal information or using their services. Any data you submit to external gambling operators is governed by their own privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request erasure of your data (right to be forgotten).
- Restrict processing of your information.
- Object to processing, including for marketing purposes.
- Request data portability.
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 24 months. Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration required to process commissions, typically up to 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.
This Privacy Policy is effective from January 2026 and may be updated periodically. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on the Website.