Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how hycontech.co.uk ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website and use our services, including our affiliation with Paddy Power betting platforms.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and automatically when you use our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register or contact us
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to remember preferences and track behaviour
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and interaction patterns
- Affiliate Tracking: Information necessary to track affiliate commissions and performance metrics
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- Analytics and measuring website traffic and user engagement
- Tracking affiliate performance and commission calculations
- Improving site functionality, user experience, and content
- Sending marketing communications and promotional offers (with your consent)
- Fraud prevention and security purposes
- Complying with legal obligations and industry regulations
Cookie Policy
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Enable us to track referrals and affiliate commissions
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalised advertising and content
You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out using industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Your Online Choices. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains affiliate links to third-party gambling and betting platforms, including Paddy Power. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information. Your use of third-party platforms is governed by their respective terms and conditions.
Your Rights
Under UK and GDPR regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right of access to your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate information
- Right to erasure (under certain conditions)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] with clear details of your request.
Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically:
- Account information is retained while your account is active
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data is retained for the duration of our partnership and 12 months thereafter
- Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe
We delete data when no longer necessary, unless legal obligations require retention.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: hycontech.co.uk
If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.