Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Happyhoundshillingdon

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Happyhoundshillingdon ("we", "us", or "our"), operating at happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk, collects, uses, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By accessing or using happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk, you agree to the terms set out in this policy. This website is owned and operated by James Whitfield.

Who We Are

Happyhoundshillingdon is an independent review and information website focused on non-UK casino operators and gambling platforms available to players based in Great Britain. We do not operate any gambling services ourselves. Our registered data controller is James Whitfield, reachable via the contact details provided at the bottom of this page.

Information We Collect

When you visit happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type and version, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and device identifiers collected automatically when you browse our site.
• Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in our Cookies section below.
• Voluntary Submissions: If you contact us via email or any contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message content you provide.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymised behavioural data gathered through third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk and its content.
• To analyse user behaviour and traffic patterns in order to enhance the user experience.
• To respond to enquiries or correspondence submitted to us directly.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations under UK and international law.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity on our website.

Cookies

Happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk uses cookies to function properly and to gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality and cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about how visitors interact with our pages, typically via services such as Google Analytics.
• Preference Cookies: Store user preferences to improve your browsing experience on return visits.

You may disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk.

Third-Party Links and Partners

Our website contains links to third-party casino operators, affiliate partners, and external websites. When you click on these links, you leave happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk and are subject to the privacy policies of those third-party platforms. We are not responsible for the data practices of any external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

We may receive affiliate commissions from operators we review. This does not affect our editorial independence or the data protections described in this policy.

Analytics

We use third-party analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse traffic to happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk. These services may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. Data collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users. Google Analytics operates under its own privacy policy, available at google.com/policies/privacy.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a visitor based in the United Kingdom or European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where no legitimate grounds exist for retention.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically retained in anonymised form for up to 26 months.

Children's Privacy

Happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk is intended solely for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately so we may delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page at happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk/privacy-policy with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Whitfield
• Website: happyhoundshillingdon.co.uk
• Email: [email protected]

We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns in a timely and transparent manner.