Cookie Policy

Compare Betting Sites (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies to operate and improve our website: https://comparebettingsites.com.

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices under UK data protection law — including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the site.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or are deleted manually.

How We Use Cookies

We only use two types of cookies on Compare Betting Sites:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookie (User Session Cookie)
   Purpose: This cookie is essential for the operation of our website’s user area. It maintains login sessions for users.
   Lawful basis: This cookie is necessary for the legitimate interest of running and securing the website (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
   Duration: Session-only (deleted when the browser closes).
   Data collected: No personal data beyond what is required for user authentication.
2. Google Analytics Cookies (Performance / Analytics Cookies)
   Purpose: To help us understand how visitors use our site — for example, which pages are most visited, how users find the site, and how they navigate around it.
   Provider: Google LLC (via Google Analytics).
   Lawful basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
   Data collected: May include anonymised IP addresses, device type, browser type, and on-site activity data.
   Retention: Google Analytics cookies typically remain on your device for up to two years unless you delete them sooner.
   Third-party access: Data is shared with Google, which processes it in accordance with its Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses so that individuals cannot be identified.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies;
• Delete existing cookies;
• Set preferences for particular websites; or
• Receive a warning before a cookie is stored.

Alternatively, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please use the contact page.