Last updated: June 2026 — Dylan Napier, Bearbones

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 1 January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Bearbones ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Dylan Napier and accessible at bearbones.org.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to our website. By using bearbones.org.uk, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.

1. Who We Are

Bearbones is an independent eSports betting review website serving users in Great Britain. The site is owned and operated by Dylan Napier, who acts as the data controller responsible for your personal information collected through bearbones.org.uk. We are committed to handling your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit bearbones.org.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address.
• Cookie Data: Information stored in cookies placed on your device during your visit (see Section 4 below).
• Contact Information: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name and email address.
• Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymised data collected through third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors interact with bearbones.org.uk.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, national insurance numbers, or payment card details. Bearbones.org.uk is a review and information site only; we do not process gambling transactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through bearbones.org.uk is used for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the functionality of bearbones.org.uk.
• To analyse website traffic and user behaviour through aggregated analytics.
• To respond to enquiries or correspondence submitted to us.
• To comply with legal obligations applicable in Great Britain.
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity on the site.

4. Cookies

Bearbones.org.uk uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the site to function correctly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect anonymised data about how visitors use bearbones.org.uk.
• Third-Party Cookies: Placed by external services such as advertising networks or analytics providers.

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

5. Third-Party Links and Partners

Bearbones.org.uk contains links to third-party websites, including eSports betting operators and affiliate partners. When you click such links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We are not responsible for the data practices of external websites and encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may use third-party analytics providers, including but not limited to Google Analytics, to gather aggregated usage data. These providers may set their own cookies and process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

As a resident of Great Britain, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how your data is used.
• Right to Object: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 8 below. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Contact Information

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

Dylan Napier
Owner and Data Controller, Bearbones
Website: bearbones.org.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the supervisory authority for data protection in the United Kingdom, at ico.org.uk.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page at bearbones.org.uk with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how we protect your information.