Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, Hapforums

Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Hapforums (hapforums.co.uk) collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors who access our website. This policy applies to all users of hapforums.co.uk and was last updated in 2026. By continuing to use hapforums.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms set out in this Privacy Policy.

Hapforums.co.uk is operated by James Whitfield, who acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Information We Collect

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

How We Use Your Information

Hapforums.co.uk uses the information collected for the following purposes:

Cookies

Hapforums.co.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user behaviour and improve our services. The types of cookies we may use include:

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of hapforums.co.uk.

Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships

Hapforums.co.uk contains links to external betting sites, casino platforms, and other third-party websites. These sites operate independently and are governed by their own privacy policies. We have no control over the data collection practices of third-party websites and accept no responsibility for their privacy policies or content. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit via a link on hapforums.co.uk.

Some links on hapforums.co.uk are affiliate links. If you click these links and register or deposit on a third-party platform, hapforums.co.uk may receive a referral commission. This does not affect the price you pay or the service you receive.

Analytics

Hapforums.co.uk may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to collect anonymised statistical data about website usage. These services may use cookies to gather information about how users interact with hapforums.co.uk. This data is processed in aggregate form and does not personally identify individual users.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a resident of the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Data Retention

Hapforums.co.uk retains personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. Data submitted through contact forms is retained only for the duration needed to respond to your enquiry.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:

James Whitfield is the designated data controller for hapforums.co.uk and is responsible for ensuring that all data processing activities carried out through this website comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018.