Privacy Policy
Last updated: 18th Feb 2026
At Cheltenham Talk (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website www.cheltenhamtalk.co.uk (the “Website”).
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Cheltenham Talk is a UK-based website providing gambling-related content and marketing communications.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:
📧 support@cheltenhamtalk.co.uk
2. Age Verification (18+ Only)
This Website contains gambling-related content and is intended for users aged 18 and over only.
By ticking the box confirming “I am over 18”, you confirm that:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- You consent to viewing gambling-related content
- You understand that access to the Website is restricted to adults
If you are under 18, you must not use this Website.
3. What Data We Collect
We keep data collection to an absolute minimum.
When you sign up to our newsletter or access the Website, we may collect:
- Your email address only
We do not collect names, addresses, phone numbers, payment details, or sensitive personal information.
4. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data when:
- You enter your email address into our newsletter signup form
- You confirm your subscription via email (double opt-in process)
- You accept cookies on our Website (see Cookie section below)
5. Why We Collect Your Data (Purpose)
We collect your email address for the following purposes:
- To send you marketing emails and newsletters
- To share updates, promotions, betting-related news, and relevant content
- To provide access to the Website where email confirmation is required
We do not use your email address for unrelated purposes.
6. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under UK GDPR, we must have a legal reason for processing your personal data.
Our lawful basis is:
Consent
By signing up and confirming your email address, you provide clear consent for us to contact you with marketing communications.
You may withdraw your consent at any time (see Unsubscribe section).
7. Double Opt-In Consent Process
We use a double opt-in process to ensure that you have provided valid consent.
This means:
- You submit your email address through our signup form.
- You receive an email asking you to confirm your subscription.
- Only after confirming will you be subscribed and granted access to relevant content.
If you do not confirm your email, you will not be added to our mailing list.
8. Third-Party Sharing and Service Providers
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
However, we may share your email address with trusted third-party service providers who help us manage newsletters.
MailPoet
We may use MailPoet to manage and send our email newsletters. MailPoet may store and process your email address on our behalf.
MailPoet acts as a data processor and is required to handle your data securely and in line with GDPR requirements.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
We will keep your email address on our mailing list until:
- You unsubscribe, or
- You request deletion of your data
We may also remove inactive subscribers periodically.
10. Your Right to Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe at any time.
To unsubscribe, you can:
- Use the unsubscribe link included in our emails, or
- Email us directly at support@cheltenhamtalk.co.uk
Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you marketing emails.
11. Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing in certain circumstances
- Request restriction of processing
To exercise any of these rights, email:
📧 support@cheltenhamtalk.co.uk
We will respond within the legally required timeframe (usually within 30 days).
12. Cookies Policy
Our Website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how the site is used.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
Cookies may be used for:
- Website functionality
- Remembering user preferences
- Tracking site usage and performance
- Analytics (where applicable)
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the Website.
13. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
14. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may include links to external websites (such as bookmakers, affiliate partners, or betting services).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please check their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.
We encourage you to review this page regularly.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, contact us at: