1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Welcome to KentuckyBettingHub.com (“the Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Protecting your personal information is our priority. This Privacy Policy governs the data collection and usage practices of KentuckyBettingHub.com—an informational resource focused on legal online sports betting and gambling in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
By accessing or using KentuckyBettingHub.com, you consent to the data practices described in this statement. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Website.
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be noted by updating the “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed.
2. Who We Are
KentuckyBettingHub.com is an informational guide and affiliate marketing platform. We provide content, reviews, and insights into legal online sports betting and other regulated gambling activities permitted in Kentucky. Our goal is to connect users with information about licensed and regulated gaming operators available to Kentucky residents.
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at onthedotmedialtd.com.
3. Information We Collect
When you interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Information that can identify you as an individual, collected only if voluntarily provided (e.g., via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups), such as:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address (for subscriptions or communication)
- Other contact details (if submitted)
- Usage Data (Non-Personal Information): Automatically collected information from your browser or device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and navigation behavior
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- Interaction data (e.g., clicks)
- Device identifiers (when applicable)
- General Location Data: We may infer your approximate location (e.g., state or city) from your IP address to deliver relevant Kentucky-based content. We only collect more precise location data with your explicit consent.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect usage data, improve user experience, track affiliate referrals, and analyze traffic. See Section 8 for details.
4. How We Collect Your Information
We collect data through the following methods:
- Directly from You: When you provide information voluntarily via forms, newsletters, or direct communication.
- Automatically: As you browse our Website, data is gathered using cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- From Third Parties: We may receive information from analytics providers or affiliate networks to track referrals.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Operating and Improving the Website: To maintain, secure, and enhance KentuckyBettingHub.com.
- Personalization: To tailor content and recommendations based on user interests and location.
- Analytics: To evaluate site performance and user behavior using tools like Google Analytics.
- Communication: To respond to user inquiries and send newsletters or promotional content (if you opt in).
- Affiliate Tracking: To monitor affiliate link clicks and credit referrals, as part of our business model.
- Security and Fraud Prevention: To safeguard the Website, users, and operations.
- Legal Compliance: To meet Kentucky legal and regulatory obligations, including directives from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We only share your information under specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Affiliate Networks: When you click an affiliate link, tracking information may be shared to attribute referrals. This usually does not include identifiable personal data.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to legal processes or regulatory authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your data may be transferred.
- Aggregated or Anonymized Data: May be shared for legitimate purposes such as analytics or marketing.
- With Consent: Any other data sharing will occur only with your explicit consent.
We do not “sell” your personal information. However, the use of certain tracking technologies might be considered “sharing” under some privacy laws. See Section 10 for more.
7. Data Security Practices
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, including SSL encryption and restricted access protocols. However, no security system is entirely foolproof. Information you transmit is done so at your own risk.
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and enable affiliate tracking.
- Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Enable core site functionality.
- Performance/Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functionality Cookies: Remember user choices like language settings.
- Affiliate/Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to affiliate partners.
- Managing Cookies:
- You can adjust browser settings to decline or manage cookies.
- Visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org for guidance.
- To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is legally required. Usage data collected through analytics tools is usually deleted or anonymized after a set time.
10. Your Privacy Choices
While Kentucky does not yet have a comprehensive consumer privacy law, we support transparent data practices. You may:
- Request to know whether we hold personal data about you.
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of personal data (subject to legal limits).
- Manage cookies and analytics settings as described in Section 8.
11. Children’s Privacy – Age Restriction (21+)
KentuckyBettingHub.com is intended only for users aged 21 or older. Although some gambling activities in Kentucky allow participation from age 18, sports betting requires a minimum age of 21. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn that we’ve collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
12. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in line with this policy.
13. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website includes links to third-party sites (e.g., affiliate operators and external resources). This Privacy Policy does not cover those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
14. Responsible Gambling in Kentucky
We support responsible gambling. Gambling should be a recreational activity, not a financial strategy. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling:
- Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG): kycpg.org
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call 1-800-GAMBLER (confidential and 24/7)
You must be 21 or older to engage in sports wagering in Kentucky.