At Inside The Paddock (“we”, “our”, “the website”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- When you contact us via our Contact page or email.
- When you subscribe to our Telegram channel or newsletter (if applicable).
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any message or information you voluntarily share
1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the website, certain data is collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring/exit pages
- Cookies and similar technologies
This information helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience.
1.3. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Website functionality
- Analytics (Google Analytics or similar tools)
- Advertising (Google AdSense)
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Improve the performance and functionality of the website
- Respond to contact messages
- Analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour
- Display relevant ads through Google AdSense
- Prevent spam and protect website security
We never sell or trade your personal information.
3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense, which may use cookies such as:
- Google Advertising Cookies
- DoubleClick Cookie
- Google Personalized Ads (if enabled)
These cookies allow Google and advertising partners to:
- Deliver personalised or non-personalised ads
- Measure ad performance
- Limit how often an ad is shown
Users may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – when you agree to cookies or submit a form
- Legitimate interest – site analytics, security measures
- Contractual necessity – when responding to your messages
- Legal obligations – when required by law
5. Third-Party Services Used
We may use the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Cloudflare (security & performance, if applicable)
- Telegram (for community updates)
These providers may collect or process data under their own privacy policies.
6. Data Protection & Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections
- Request deletion
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly at:
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for:
- Legal compliance
- Analytics
- Site functionality
- Communication history
9. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for users over 18 years old.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Links to External Websites
Inside The Paddock may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
