Last updated: May 2026 — Henry MacLeod, Hawketheband
Welcome to Hawketheband (hawketheband.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. Hawketheband is a UK-focused review and information website covering new betting sites and bookmakers. By using hawketheband.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
This policy was last updated in 2026. We reserve the right to update it at any time, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Hawketheband is owned and operated by Henry MacLeod. Henry MacLeod is the responsible person for all data collected through hawketheband.com. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please refer to the contact section at the bottom of this page.
When you visit hawketheband.com, we may collect the following types of information:
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government identification numbers, or health-related data.
Hawketheband.com uses cookies to improve user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. The types of cookies we use include:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of hawketheband.com.
We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyse traffic on hawketheband.com. Google Analytics collects anonymised data regarding user behaviour and website performance. This data helps us improve the content and user experience on our site. Google's privacy policy governs the use of data collected through Google Analytics, and we encourage you to review it at google.com/policies/privacy.
Hawketheband.com contains links to third-party websites, including online betting operators and bookmakers reviewed on our platform. Please be aware that once you leave hawketheband.com and navigate to an external site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Information collected through hawketheband.com is used for the following purposes:
As hawketheband.com operates primarily within the United Kingdom, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For users outside the UK, particularly those in California, USA, please note that we also recognise certain rights provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what data is collected and the right to opt out of data sales. We do not sell personal data.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings. Any correspondence sent to us directly will be retained only as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry.
Hawketheband.com is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data on hawketheband.com, please contact the responsible person directly:
Henry MacLeod is committed to addressing all privacy-related enquiries in a timely and transparent manner in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.