Privacy Policy
Mick Appleby Racing
Last updated: April 2026
Mick Appleby Racing is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use our website.
1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
Mick Appleby Racing & Breeding Ltd
The Homestead
Langham Racing Stables
Melton Road
Langham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7EJ
Email: mickappleby@icloud.com
For any queries relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
a) Information You Provide to Us
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Any information you include when contacting us via forms or email
b) Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries submitted via our website
- To communicate with owners, syndicate members, suppliers, or prospective clients
- To improve our website and user experience
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so.
4. Lawful Bases for Processing
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – where you have given clear consent (e.g. contacting us via a form)
- Legitimate interests – to operate and promote our racing business, provided your rights are not overridden
- Legal obligation – where we are required to retain information under UK law
5. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve performance and content
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Further details may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy if applicable.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your data only where necessary, for example:
- With website hosting or IT support providers
- Where required by law or regulatory authorities
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against:
- Unauthorised access
- Loss or destruction
- Misuse or disclosure
Access to personal data is limited to those who need it to perform their role.
8. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- To respond to enquiries
- To maintain business records
- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
To exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at mickappleby@icloud.com
10. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
We would, however, appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns first.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites (e.g. social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.