Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Hillview Cottage ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website hillview-cottage.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated features, applications, and services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website. By accessing and using hillview-cottage.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Personal Data: When you interact with our website, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details you voluntarily provide.
• Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to recognize your device and collect usage data.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referring URLs.
• Location Data: We may infer general location information based on IP address (country/region level).

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve hillview-cottage.com and enhance user experience.
• To track affiliate commissions and performance through our partnership with betting operators including Paddy Power.
• To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and website performance.
• To send you marketing communications, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent).
• To detect, prevent, and address fraud and technical issues.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. Cookie Policy

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: Used to track affiliate conversions and display targeted content.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by our partners, including Paddy Power and other betting operators.

Opt-Out Options: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You may also opt out of specific analytics services through their respective opt-out mechanisms. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external websites, including betting operators such as Paddy Power and other casino and gambling affiliates. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. Your use of third-party websites is governed by their own terms and policies, not this Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection law (including the UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exemptions.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request we limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: You may object to marketing communications and certain processing activities.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. If you are a US resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state privacy laws.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Affiliate tracking data is typically retained for the duration of the affiliate relationship and regulatory requirement periods (up to 7 years for financial records). Cookies are typically retained for periods ranging from session-based (deleted when you close your browser) to 12-24 months, depending on type and purpose.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: hillview-cottage.com

We will respond to your enquiry within 30 days. If you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK.

Note: This website is intended for users aged 18 and over only. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Gambling involves risk and can be addictive. Please gamble responsibly. For support, visit Gamblers Anonymous or the UK National Problem Gambling Clinic.