Last updated: 9 June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how FurlongStake, operating the website at typesbethors, collects, uses and protects information about visitors to our pages. We publish editorial analysis of UK horse racing betting markets — we do not accept bets, hold customer funds or operate as a gambling business. This Policy is written in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using typesbethors you accept the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not accept them, please stop using the site.
Who we are
FurlongStake is an editorial publication covering types of bets in UK horse racing, race-card analysis, bet mechanics and the regulatory backdrop of British racing. The site is published by the FurlongStake editorial team and the website is accessible at typesbethors.
Where this Policy refers to “we”, “us” or “FurlongStake”, it means the operator of typesbethors as the controller of personal data described below.
What data we collect
We collect two categories of information from visitors. The first is data you provide directly when you contact us — for example, if you write to our editorial inbox with a correction or a feedback message. This may include your name, your email address and the content of your message.
The second is technical data that is collected automatically when you visit the site. This includes your IP address (truncated for analytics purposes where possible), the type of device and browser you are using, the operating system, the page you are viewing, the referring URL and a session identifier set by our analytics tool. We do not collect financial information, payment details, account balances or betting history.
How we use your data
We use the data we collect to operate and improve typesbethors. Specifically, we use it to:
- Deliver the pages you request and keep the site reliable and secure.
- Understand how visitors navigate our content so that we can improve structure, headings and internal navigation.
- Identify and prevent abusive traffic, automated scraping and security incidents.
- Respond to messages you send us through our editorial inbox.
- Comply with legal obligations in the United Kingdom.
We do not sell visitor data. We do not share personal data with third parties for direct marketing.
Legal basis for processing
Under UK GDPR we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
- Legitimate interests — for analytics that help us understand which articles are read, for site security monitoring, and for responding to editorial correspondence. Our legitimate interests are balanced against your rights and freedoms; you have the right to object.
- Consent — for non-essential cookies and any analytics that store information beyond a session. Consent is obtained through the cookie banner displayed on your first visit. You can withdraw consent at any time through our Cookie Policy preferences.
- Legal obligation — where we must retain or disclose information in response to a lawful request from a competent UK authority.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use a small number of cookies and similar storage mechanisms. Strictly necessary cookies keep the site functioning correctly and do not require consent. Analytics and preference cookies are optional and are only set after you give consent through the cookie banner. Full detail of every cookie we use, its purpose and its lifetime, is set out in our Cookie Policy.
Analytics
We use a privacy-respecting web analytics tool to measure page views, scroll depth and time on page in aggregate. Where the analytics provider supports it, IP addresses are truncated before storage and no individual visitor is identified. The data is used to inform editorial decisions about which guides need expanding, splitting or rewriting. You can opt out of analytics tracking through the cookie banner or the preferences link in our Cookie Policy.
Third-party links and embedded content
typesbethors contains links to third-party websites, including the British Horseracing Authority, the Gambling Commission, the Horserace Betting Levy Board and GamCare. We do not control these sites and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. When you follow an external link, you should read the privacy notice on the destination site.
Data retention
Server access logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes. Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Correspondence sent to our editorial inbox is retained for as long as needed to handle the matter and for a reasonable period afterwards, and is then deleted. We do not retain personal data longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.
Sharing of data
We share personal data only with service providers that help us operate the site — hosting, content delivery, analytics and security — and only to the extent needed for them to provide that service. These providers act as processors under our instructions. Where a provider is outside the United Kingdom, we use the contractual safeguards required by UK GDPR.
We may disclose personal data where required by law, by a court order, or by a competent UK regulator.
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the following rights in relation to personal data we hold about you:
- The right to be informed about how your data is processed — this Policy fulfils that right.
- The right of access to a copy of your personal data.
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- The right to erasure where the data is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected.
- The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances.
- The right to data portability where processing is based on consent or contract.
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- The right not to be subject to automated decision-making — we do not use automated decision-making.
To exercise any of these rights, write to the editorial team through the email address listed on our Legal Notice page. We will respond within one calendar month.
How to complain
If you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the United Kingdom’s data protection regulator. The ICO website is the recognised route for raising a concern about a data controller based in the United Kingdom.
Children
typesbethors publishes content about adult gambling activity. The site is intended for readers aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe we hold such data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes we update the “Last updated” date at the top of the page. Significant changes will be flagged on the site for a reasonable period after they take effect. The current version is always the one published at typesbethors/privacy-policy/.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, write to the editorial team through the contact route published on our Legal Notice page.
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