Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Website: beaconstroud.com
Beacon Stroud ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website beaconstroud.com (the "Site"), which provides information and reviews about the top 50 betting sites in the UK.
Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details you provide.
- IP Address: We automatically log your Internet Protocol (IP) address for security and analytics purposes.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage statistics.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources.
- Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system, browser type, and related technical information.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Analytics: To understand user behaviour and improve Site performance and content.
- Affiliate Tracking: To track affiliate links and commissions when you visit linked betting sites.
- Site Improvement: To enhance user experience, fix technical issues, and develop new features.
- Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and respond to your inquiries (with your consent).
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.
Cookie Policy
Our Site uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. The types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site operation and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour and Site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Cookies: Monitor affiliate links and commissions from partner betting sites.
- Marketing Cookies: Support targeted advertising and promotional activities.
You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt out of non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google's opt-out browser extension.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to external betting sites, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security standards, or content of these third-party websites. We strongly recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before sharing any personal information. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies, not ours.
Your Rights
Under UK and EU data protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation and UK Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data we hold.
- Right to Rectification: You may correct or update inaccurate information.
- Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data in certain circumstances (the "right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing: You may limit how we process your information.
- Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You may object to certain processing activities.
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have rights regarding profiling and automated decisions.
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for up to 26 months. Affiliate tracking cookies are retained according to affiliate partner requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: beaconstroud.com
We endeavour to respond to all inquiries within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection.