Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Yorkschoolofsewing

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. By using yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. Please read this document carefully before continuing to use our site.

1. Who We Are

yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk is a review and information website covering betting sites and bookmakers operating in the United Kingdom. The website is owned and operated by James Whitfield. For all data-related enquiries, James Whitfield acts as the responsible data controller for this website.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Automatically collected data: IP addresses, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Cookie data: Information stored through cookies and similar tracking technologies placed on your device during your visit.
• Contact information: If you contact us directly via email or any contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
• Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymised statistical data about how visitors interact with the website.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data, financial information, or data from individuals under the age of 18.

3. How We Use Your Information

The data collected by yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk is used for the following purposes:

• To monitor and improve website performance and user experience.
• To analyse traffic patterns and understand how visitors engage with our content.
• To respond to enquiries or communications submitted to us.
• To comply with our legal obligations under applicable data protection legislation.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity.

4. Cookies

yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand visitor behaviour and improve our services. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the website.
• Analytics cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about visitor behaviour through tools such as Google Analytics.
• Advertising cookies: Used by third-party partners to deliver relevant content and track affiliate referrals.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk contains links to external betting operators, bookmakers, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit via links on our platform. We may receive affiliate commissions when users follow links to third-party operators, which helps support the operation of this website.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics and similar third-party tools to gather anonymised data about how visitors use yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk. This data helps us understand traffic sources, popular content, and user behaviour. Google may process data in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a visitor based in Great Britain or the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the UK GDPR and applicable data protection law:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to request erasure of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data.
• The right to data portability where technically feasible.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for a period of 26 months before being deleted or anonymised.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data processed through yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk from unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact the responsible person directly:

• Name: James Whitfield
• Website: yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk
• Email: contact@yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk

We will endeavour to respond to all legitimate data enquiries within 30 days of receipt.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how yorkschoolofsewing.co.uk protects your information.