SLUGR (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website MLB Sports Bets and is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor. This policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and what rights you have under applicable data protection legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data Controller
The data controller for information collected through this website is SLUGR, contactable via the details published on our About Us page. We are based in the United Kingdom and process data in accordance with the standards set by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data when you visit our site:
Technical data: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, time zone setting, screen resolution, and pages visited. This data is collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools.
Usage data: how you interact with our content, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, scroll depth and referral source. This helps us understand which content is useful and improve the site accordingly.
Cookie data: information stored and read through cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookie Policy.
We do not collect names, email addresses, payment details or any other directly identifying personal information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form or email correspondence.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes: to operate and maintain the website; to analyse traffic patterns and improve content quality; to ensure the technical security of the site; and to comply with legal obligations under UK law.
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.
Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)). We have a legitimate interest in understanding how visitors use our site so that we can improve our content and user experience. Where cookies require consent, we obtain it before setting those cookies, as described in our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand website traffic. These services may collect technical and usage data as described above. We select providers that comply with applicable data protection standards and process data within secure environments.
Our site contains links to external websites including bookmaker sites, the UK Gambling Commission, GambleAware and MLB.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
Data Retention
We retain technical and usage data for no longer than 26 months from the date of collection. After this period, data is automatically deleted or anonymised. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security purposes.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These measures include encrypted connections (HTTPS), access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: the right to access, the right to rectification, the right to erasure, the right to restrict processing, the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our About Us page. We will respond to your request within one calendar month, as required by law.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
International Transfers
Where data is processed outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses approved by the ICO.
Children
Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.