Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

The Galloping Gurus (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit or use our website and services.

This policy applies to all visitors, members, and customers of The Galloping Gurus website.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

a) Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers – we do not store card details)
Account or membership details
Any information you submit via contact forms or email

b) Information Collected Automatically

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide access to our horse racing analysis and members’ content
Manage memberships and subscriptions
Process payments and transactions
Communicate with you regarding your account or services
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity – to provide services you have purchased
Consent – where you have opted in to communications
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required by law

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

Enable core website functionality
Analyse website traffic and usage
Improve performance and user experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the site may not function correctly without cookies enabled.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Analytics tools (e.g. website traffic analysis)

These providers only process data on our behalf and are required to comply with data protection laws.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:

Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Alteration or disclosure

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal obligations.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Age Restriction

Our website and services are intended for individuals aged 18 or over, in line with UK gambling legislation. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18.

Gambling Responsibility

The Galloping Gurus provides horse racing analysis and opinion only. We promote responsible gambling and encourage users to only gamble with funds they can afford to lose.

If you feel you may have a gambling problem, please visit www.gambleaware.co.uk for support.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the website.