Our Privacy & Data Protection Promise

At FPV League UK, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with our services, including drone racing betting insights, esports competitions, and UK drone league sports betting markets.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect data such as your name, email, and betting preferences to provide league updates, process race predictions, and personalise your experience. This includes information you provide when commenting or using our betting guides.

Information You Provide Directly

This includes voluntary data like:

  • Account details (e.g., name, email) for newsletters or community features.
  • Preferences for updates on FPV league events or betting markets.
  • Comments or queries related to drone race odds or analyses.
  • Payment details for merchandise, processed securely via third-party partners.

Data Collected Automatically

We automatically collect technical information like IP address, browser type, and device data to administer the site, prevent abuse, and understand user trends.

Special Category Data

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. Please avoid submitting such information in public comments.

Our Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember preferences, manage sessions, and for advertising related to esports competitions. Services like Google Analytics 4 and Google AdSense set cookies to track site usage and ad performance.

Essential and Functional Cookies

These are necessary for core website functions like navigation, secure access, and remembering cookie consent.

Analytics and Advertising Cookies

These cookies help us understand visitor interactions and measure ad performance for betting-related content.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage non-essential cookies via our consent banner or browser settings, though this may limit functionality.

How We Use Analytics and Site Performance Data

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand user interaction with our content, improve site speed, and track engagement with articles or betting analyses.

We analyse metrics like page views and session duration to gauge interest in UK drone league topics. This helps us tailor editorial focus based on content performance. Where possible, we anonymise IP addresses and aggregate data to prevent individual identification.

Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use trusted third parties to operate our site, sharing only necessary data and ensuring compliance with UK data protection laws.

Advertising Partners

We work with networks like Google AdSense to serve relevant ads based on browsing history.

Content and Service Providers

Our providers include hosting (e.g., Google Cloud), email distribution (e.g., Mailchimp), and payment processors.

Legal and Compliance Disclosures

We may disclose data if required by law, to protect our rights, or investigate fraud, within UK jurisdiction.

Your Data Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including access, correction, erasure, and objection to processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Right to Access and Portability

You can request a copy of your personal data and, where applicable, receive it in a portable format.

Right to Rectification and Erasure

You can request correction of inaccurate data or deletion in certain circumstances.

How to Submit a Request

Contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month as required by UK law.

How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary—for example, account data for active users, analytics for 26 months, and transaction records for 7 years for HMRC compliance.

Retention Periods by Data Type

  • Account Data: While your account is active.
  • Analytics Data: 26 months in Google Analytics 4.
  • Transaction Records: 7 years for HMRC requirements.
  • Enquiry Data: Typically 2 years from resolution.

We consider data amount, nature, sensitivity, purpose, and legal obligations when setting retention periods. After retention, data is securely deleted or anonymised.

Contacting Us About Your Privacy

For questions or to contact our Data Protection Officer, email [email protected]. We are based in England and registered with the UK ICO.

Data Protection Officer Details

For data protection enquiries, email: [email protected].

Making a Formal Complaint

If unhappy with our data handling, you can complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

We are committed to protecting your data as we cover the world of UK FPV drone racing and betting. This policy is reviewed regularly and updated as needed.