Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data quaddiehorseracing.com (“FourCast”, “we”, “us”) collects when you visit this website, how that data is used, and what rights you have in relation to it. This policy applies to all pages published under the quaddiehorseracing.com domain.
Who We Are
FourCast is an independent editorial website providing information about pool betting on horseracing. The site is operated as a sole-trader publication. There is no registered company address to publish at this time.
What Data We Collect
Data You Provide Directly
FourCast does not operate contact forms, registration systems, newsletter subscriptions or comment sections. We do not collect any data that you actively submit.
Data Collected Automatically
When you visit FourCast, certain technical information is processed automatically by the infrastructure operating this website. This may include your IP address, the URL you requested, the referring URL (if any), the time and date of your visit, and your browser and device type.
This data is processed for the purpose of operating and securing the website. It is not used to build individual profiles and is not sold to third parties.
Analytics
FourCast may use an analytics service to understand aggregate patterns of how visitors use the site — for example, which articles are read most often and how long visitors spend on pages. Where analytics are used, data is collected in aggregated and anonymised form where technically possible. No analytics data collected by FourCast is shared with advertisers.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. FourCast uses cookies only for the purposes described in our Cookie Policy, which you can read at /cookie-policy/. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Data
Data collected by FourCast is used solely to operate and improve the website. Specifically, we use it to: deliver requested pages; diagnose technical errors; understand aggregate traffic patterns; and comply with legal obligations where they apply.
FourCast does not use your data for targeted advertising, does not sell your data to third parties, and does not share your data with any party except where required by law or necessary for the basic operation of the site (for example, hosting infrastructure providers).
Legal Basis for Processing
Where FourCast processes personal data, the legal basis is legitimate interests: operating a publicly accessible website requires processing certain technical data as a routine and necessary part of delivering web pages to visitors. We have assessed that this processing does not override the rights and interests of visitors when balanced against the purpose.
Data Retention
Server log data is retained for the minimum period necessary for security and operational purposes, typically no more than 90 days. Analytics data in aggregated form may be retained for longer periods to enable trend analysis.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
As a visitor based in the United Kingdom, you have rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. These include:
The right to access personal data we hold about you. The right to correct inaccurate data. The right to request deletion of data where there is no legitimate reason for us to continue processing it. The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Because FourCast collects minimal personal data and does not build individual user profiles, most of these rights will have limited practical application in the context of visiting this site. To exercise any of these rights, or to ask a question about this policy, please use the contact method described in the About Us page.
Third-Party Links
FourCast links to third-party websites including official racing authorities, the UK Tote, the Gambling Commission and GamCare. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
Children
FourCast covers a regulated gambling activity. This site is not directed at anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from persons under 18. If you believe that a minor has submitted information through this site, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of the policy indicates when it was last reviewed. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.