Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2026
Baton of Hope Kent and Medway ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the batonofhopekentandmedway.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, particularly in relation to our Paddy Power betting affiliate services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our site. By accessing and using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the provisions of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the site includes:
- Personal Data: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms or account registration.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifier, and pages visited.
- Cookie Data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy section below).
- Usage Data: Interactions with our website, including clicks, time spent on pages, referral sources, and content preferences.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and improve our website and services.
- To track affiliate commissions and performance metrics related to Paddy Power betting site referrals.
- To conduct website analytics and understand user behaviour patterns.
- To send promotional content and marketing communications (with your consent where required).
- To respond to your inquiries and customer service requests.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Our cookies include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behaviour to improve site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to Paddy Power and other betting platforms to calculate commissions.
- Marketing Cookies: Enable targeted advertising and user preference tracking.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Paddy Power betting sites and other affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these external websites. When you click on links to third-party sites, you leave our website, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. We have no control over how third parties collect, use, or protect your data.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data.
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") under certain circumstances.
- Right to restrict processing of your data.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to object to processing for marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent at any time.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable UK and EU law. Affiliate tracking cookies are typically retained for up to 90 days to accurately track referral commissions. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention obligations (e.g., for tax or fraud prevention purposes).
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: batonofhopekentandmedway.co.uk
We will respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days of receipt.