Last updated: February 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on the UK Dog Racing Guide website, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website operators about how their site is being used. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded in the page (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. Where this policy refers to cookies, it covers all such technologies unless stated otherwise.
Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your cookie consent preferences or accessing secure areas of the site. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Because they are necessary for the site to operate, they do not require your consent under UK law.
Examples include cookies that remember your consent choices and cookies that maintain session integrity during your visit.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, which pages are viewed most often, how long visitors spend on each page, and which external sites referred the visitor. The data is aggregated and anonymised, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally.
Analytics data helps us identify which sections of the greyhound betting guide attract the most interest, where readers drop off, and which content would benefit from expansion or revision. We use this information solely to improve the quality and relevance of our content.
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you provide consent through our cookie consent mechanism. If you decline analytics cookies, no analytics data is collected from your visit.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. For example, they may remember your preferred settings or display choices so that you do not have to reconfigure them on subsequent visits. These cookies are set only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services that we use for hosting, analytics, or content delivery. These third parties process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We select providers that comply with UK data protection requirements and, where data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, that maintain appropriate safeguards.
We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on this website. No behavioural advertising or retargeting cookies are deployed.
How to Manage Cookies
Through our consent tool. When you first visit this website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the consent settings, typically accessible via a link in the website footer.
Through your browser. All major web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. The following links provide instructions for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
Apple Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be blocked without impairing core site features.
Cookie Lifespan
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain basic site functionality during your visit.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They are used for purposes such as remembering your consent preferences and collecting aggregated analytics data. The maximum lifespan of persistent cookies on this site does not exceed 13 months, in line with UK regulatory guidance.
Regulatory Framework
Our use of cookies complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Under PECR, we obtain consent before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Under UK GDPR, any personal data collected through cookies is processed lawfully, transparently, and for specified purposes as described in our Privacy Policy.
For further information about cookies and your rights, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable regulations. The “last updated” date at the top of this page shows when the latest revision was published.