Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Besthoods
This Privacy Policy explains how Besthoods (besthoods.co.uk) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By accessing or using besthoods.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. This document was last updated in 2026 and applies to all users located in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Besthoods is operated by James Whitfield, who acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
When you visit besthoods.co.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from individuals under the age of 18. Besthoods.co.uk is intended solely for adult audiences.
The information collected by besthoods.co.uk is used for the following purposes:
Besthoods.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of besthoods.co.uk. By continuing to use our website without adjusting your settings, you consent to our use of cookies.
We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and evaluate website traffic. These services may collect anonymised data about your visit, including your approximate location, device type, and browsing behaviour. This data is processed in accordance with the privacy policies of the respective analytics providers. We do not sell or share your personal data with these providers beyond what is necessary for legitimate analytical purposes.
Besthoods.co.uk publishes reviews and information relating to betting sites not on Gamstop and other gambling operators. Our website contains links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by James Whitfield or besthoods.co.uk. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit via a link on our platform.
As a user of besthoods.co.uk, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytical and technical data is typically retained for a period not exceeding 26 months, after which it is deleted or anonymised.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on besthoods.co.uk, please contact the responsible person directly:
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 matters, at ico.org.uk.
Besthoods.co.uk reserves the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised update date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.