Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Who We Are

OddsChecker ("we", "us", "our") is an odds comparison platform. For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK data protection law, we are the data controller of your personal data.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].

2. Data We Collect

Account data: If you register an account, we collect your email address and display name. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

Usage data: We may collect anonymised analytics data such as pages visited, session duration and device type to improve the platform. This data cannot be used to identify you.

Cookie preferences: We store your cookie consent choices in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.

Saved bets & alerts: If you use features like saved bets or odds alerts, we store this data linked to your account so it persists across devices.

3. Cookies

We use the following categories of cookies:

  • Necessary cookies: Essential for the site to function. Cannot be disabled. These include session tokens and cookie-consent preferences.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Google Analytics). Only set with your consent.
  • Marketing cookies: Used to show relevant advertising. Only set with your explicit consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or by clearing your browser's localStorage.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect to:

  • Provide and improve the OddsChecker service
  • Maintain your account and saved preferences
  • Send you odds alerts you have subscribed to
  • Analyse usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Data Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties only where necessary to operate the service, including:

  • Cloud infrastructure providers (hosting and database)
  • Analytics providers (only anonymised data, with your consent)
  • Law enforcement or regulatory bodies where required by law

All third-party processors are subject to data processing agreements and are required to handle your data in accordance with GDPR.

6. Data Retention

Account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting [email protected].

Anonymised analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in accordance with standard analytics practices.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict processing of your data
  • Data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), hashed passwords and restricted database access.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you become aware of any security vulnerability, please disclose it responsibly to [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of OddsChecker after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.