Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 September 2026

Who we are

This Privacy Policy explains how betrugby-online.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit and interact with our website. We are the data controller for the personal data processed through this site, and we operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This site publishes independent analysis on rugby betting in the United Kingdom. We do not operate as a bookmaker, do not accept stakes and do not hold customer funds.

What information we collect

We collect only the minimum information needed to run the site, understand how it is used, and respond to enquiries. The categories of data we may collect are:

Technical data automatically logged by our servers and analytics, including your IP address (truncated where possible), browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring URL, the pages you visit on our site, and the date and time of each request.
Cookie data stored in your browser by us or by third parties whose services we use. Full details are set out in our Cookie Policy.
Contact data that you provide voluntarily if you send us an email or use a contact form, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.

We do not collect special-category personal data (such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data or sexual orientation), and we do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18 years of age.

How we use your information

We use your personal data for the following limited purposes:

To operate, maintain and secure the website, including detecting and preventing fraudulent or abusive use.
To understand how visitors find and use the site, so that we can improve the structure, navigation and content of our rugby betting analysis.
To respond to questions, feedback or complaints you send us.
To comply with legal obligations and to enforce our terms.

Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:

Consent for non-essential cookies and similar technologies, where you accept them in our cookie banner.
Legitimate interests for essential website operation, security, fraud prevention and basic, privacy-respectful analytics, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
Legal obligation where we are required to retain or disclose data by law.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies to make the site work and, with your consent, to measure how it is used. You can accept, refuse or change your cookie preferences at any time. For a full list and descriptions, please see our Cookie Policy.

We do not sell your personal data. We share limited information only with:

Hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf strictly to keep the site running and secure.
Analytics providers who help us understand aggregated usage of the site, where you have consented.
Authorities and regulators where we are required to do so by law, court order or to protect our legal rights.

Where data is processed outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK GDPR adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.

How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Server logs are typically retained for a short period for security and troubleshooting. Email correspondence is retained for as long as needed to handle your enquiry and to keep a reasonable audit trail, then deleted.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request erasure of your data where there is no compelling reason to keep it.
Restrict or object to certain processing of your data.
Request that we transfer your data to another controller, where technically feasible.
Withdraw any consent you have previously given.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the address provided on the About Us page. We will respond within one month, as required by UK GDPR.

If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you may lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.

Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), restricted server access and routine software updates. No method of transmission over the internet is fully secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or to legal requirements. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Responsible gambling

This site is intended only for readers aged 18 or over. Gambling involves real financial risk. If you are concerned about your gambling, free and confidential help is available 24 hours a day from the National Gambling Helpline and from organisations such as BeGambleAware and GamCare.