Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 June 2026.

This Privacy Policy explains how nba Handicap Betting (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our website. We are committed to handling your data lawfully, transparently and only for clearly defined editorial purposes. This site is an independent editorial publication focused on NBA handicap betting in the United Kingdom; we do not take bets, hold customer accounts or process gambling transactions.

Who we are

nba Handicap Betting is an independent editorial website covering NBA handicap betting markets, UK bookmaker landscape and the wider regulatory context for British readers. Editorial content is produced by our internal editorial team. We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website within the meaning of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Scope of this policy

This policy applies to personal data collected through nba Handicap Betting, including data collected through cookies, server logs, contact forms and any communication you initiate with our editorial team. It does not apply to third-party websites we link to, including bookmakers, regulators or charities. When you follow an outbound link, the privacy policy of that destination applies from the point you arrive there.

What personal data we collect

We collect only the personal data that is necessary to operate the site, understand how readers use our content and respond to enquiries. Specifically:

• Technical data automatically logged by our servers, including IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL and timestamps of requests.
• Usage data captured by analytics tools, including pages visited, time on page, scroll depth, referral source and aggregate device metrics.
• Cookie identifiers placed in your browser for session management, analytics and preference storage, as described in our Cookie Policy.
• Contact data you voluntarily provide if you email our editorial team or use a contact form, such as your name, email address and the contents of your message.

We do not knowingly collect special category personal data, financial account data or data from children under the age of 18. This site is intended for adults only; gambling-related content is restricted to readers aged 18 and over.

How we use your personal data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To deliver, secure and maintain the website, including detecting and preventing abuse, fraud and unauthorised access.
• To analyse aggregate readership patterns so we can improve editorial coverage, page structure and accessibility.
• To respond to enquiries you send to our editorial team.
• To comply with legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests from competent authorities.
• To enforce our terms, protect our rights and the rights of our readers, and defend against legal claims.

Legal bases for processing

Under UK GDPR we rely on the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests — for site security, fraud prevention, aggregate analytics on essential metrics and responding to editorial enquiries you initiate. We have assessed that these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
• Consent — for non-essential cookies, including analytics and preference cookies that are not strictly necessary. You can withdraw consent at any time through the cookie banner or your browser settings.
• Legal obligation — when we are required by law to retain or disclose data, including in response to formal requests from regulators or law enforcement.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use a small number of cookies to operate the site and understand how it is used. Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically; non-essential cookies are set only after you have given consent. A full description of each cookie category, the typical retention period and how to manage your preferences is set out in our Cookie Policy.

Sharing your personal data

We do not sell personal data and we do not share it for cross-context behavioural advertising. We share data only with the following categories of recipient, and only to the extent necessary:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers that operate our servers, content delivery network and email systems under written contracts that include UK GDPR data processing terms.
• Analytics providers that help us understand aggregate site usage, configured to minimise the collection of identifiers wherever possible.
• Professional advisers, including legal counsel and auditors, where strictly required.
• Competent public authorities, where disclosure is required by UK law or by a binding court order.

We do not transfer personal data to bookmakers, advertisers or any commercial partners as part of our editorial operation.

International transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, we rely on transfer mechanisms recognised under UK GDPR, including the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, the UK Addendum to the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses, or transfers to jurisdictions covered by an adequacy decision. We carry out transfer risk assessments before entering such arrangements.

How long we keep your personal data

We keep personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Server logs are typically retained for a short rolling window for security and diagnostic purposes. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form for periods that allow year-on-year editorial trend analysis. Email correspondence with our editorial team is retained for the period necessary to address the enquiry and any reasonably foreseeable follow-up. Once retention periods expire, data is deleted or anonymised.

Your rights under UK GDPR

If we hold personal data about you, you have the following rights, subject to legal limits and exemptions:

• The right to be informed about how your data is processed.
• The right of access to a copy of your personal data.
• The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• The right to erasure where the data is no longer necessary or where you withdraw consent.
• The right to restrict processing in defined circumstances.
• The right to data portability where the legal basis is consent or contract and the data is processed automatically.
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests, including the right to object to direct marketing at any time.
• The right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, contact our editorial team using the contact route published on our About Us page. We respond to verified requests within one calendar month, extendable by up to two further months for complex requests, in line with UK GDPR.

How to complain

If you believe we have not handled your personal data in line with UK data protection law, you can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk. We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns directly first.

Security

We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, accidental loss, alteration or disclosure. These include encryption of data in transit, restricted administrative access, regular software updates and incident response procedures. No system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security; we recommend you use a current browser and operating system.

Changes to this policy

We review this Privacy Policy periodically and update it when our practices, the law or relevant guidance changes. Material changes are reflected by an updated “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to revisit this policy from time to time.

Editorial scope and disclaimer

nba Handicap Betting publishes editorial coverage of NBA handicap betting markets. We do not take bets, hold funds or operate a customer account system. Where readers contact us with personal information for editorial reasons, that information is handled solely for the purpose of responding to the enquiry.