UK GDPR Compliance
This page explains how Horse Sports Comparison Hub complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which governs the protection of personal data in the United Kingdom.
Scope and Applicability
Horse Sports Comparison Hub is an informational blog website that provides content about equine sports in the UK. We do not require users to register, create accounts, or submit personal information. However, we may collect limited, automatically generated data through website analytics and cookies, such as IP addresses, browsing behaviour, and device information. This data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – You can request confirmation of whether we hold any of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
- Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to restriction of processing – You may request that we limit how your data is used under certain conditions.
- Right to data portability – You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to object – You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests, including profiling and direct marketing.
- Right to withdraw consent – Where we rely on your consent for processing, you may withdraw it at any time.
How We Comply
We do not store personal data in databases or user accounts. Any data collected through analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We use cookies only for essential website functionality and performance monitoring. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes. Our website is hosted on secure servers with appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect data.
Data We Process
Under UK GDPR, the personal data we may process includes:
- IP addresses (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookie identifiers (for analytics and session management)
This data is not linked to any identifiable individual unless voluntarily provided via a contact form.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) of UK GDPR. This includes improving website functionality, understanding user behaviour to enhance content, and ensuring site security. We conduct regular balancing tests to ensure our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your full name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details (e.g., IP address or date of visit if known). We will respond to your request without undue delay.
Response Timeframes
We aim to respond to all requests within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, and we will inform you of any delay and the reasons for it.
No Discrimination Policy
We will not deny you access to our content, charge you fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR.
Updates and Changes
We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be posted here with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal data under UK GDPR, please contact:
Brody Callahan
1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Email: [email protected]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection: ico.org.uk.