Are all UK betting sites licenced by the Gambling Commission?

Legitimate UK-facing betting sites must hold a valid UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence to legally accept bets from British customers.

What is the best betting site for football in the UK?

Several platforms that rank among the top 20 betting sites UK customers recommend excel specifically for football betting.

How quickly can I withdraw money from a UK betting site?

Withdrawal times vary by operator and payment method. E-wallets typically process in 1-12 hours.

Is online betting legal in the UK?

Yes, online betting is completely legal in the UK for adults aged 18 and over under the Gambling Act 2005.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

The Shabby Barn ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the theshabbybarn.co.uk website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data: Name, email address, and other contact information you voluntarily provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited on our Site.
Cookie Data: Information collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy below).
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our Site, including time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring sources.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To conduct analytics and improve our Site's functionality and user experience.
To track affiliate referrals and commissions from gambling operators.
To send newsletters and promotional content (where you have opted in).
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or misuse.

Cookie Policy

Our Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function (e.g., session management).
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Site.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track clicks and referrals to partner gambling operators for commission purposes.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content and advertisements.

You may opt out of non-essential cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. For detailed instructions, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party gambling operators and affiliate websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information. The Shabby Barn does not control and assumes no liability for the content, accuracy, or practices of linked sites.

Your Rights

Under UK Data Protection law (including the UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
Right to Restrict Processing: You may restrict how we use your information.
Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: You may object to marketing communications or processing.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:

Contact information: Retained for as long as you remain a subscriber or until you request deletion.
Analytics data: Retained for up to 24 months.
Affiliate tracking data: Retained in accordance with commission verification periods (typically 90 days).

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theshabbybarn.co.uk
Website: theshabbybarn.co.uk

We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws.