Are online betting sites legal in the UK?

Yes, online betting is fully legal in the United Kingdom for adults aged 18 and over. All legitimate operators must hold a licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).

What is the minimum age to bet online in the UK?

The minimum legal age for online gambling in the UK is 18 years old.

Can I use credit cards to bet online in the UK?

No. Since April 2020, the UK Gambling Commission has prohibited the use of credit cards for all online gambling transactions at UKGC-licensed operators.

How long do withdrawals typically take at UK betting sites?

E-wallets are typically the fastest, with many bookmakers completing these withdrawals within a few hours. Debit card withdrawals usually take 1-3 working days, while bank transfers can take up to 5 working days.

What does best odds guaranteed mean for horse racing bettors?

Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG) means if the starting price of your horse is higher than the odds you took, the bookmaker will automatically pay you out at the better SP.

What is GAMSTOP and how does it work?

GAMSTOP is a free national self-exclusion scheme that allows UK residents to simultaneously self-exclude from all participating online gambling operators licensed in Great Britain.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Dundee Thistle ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dundeethistle.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

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 collect information in the following ways:

Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact details.
Technical Data: We automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience (see Cookie Policy below).
Usage Data: We track how you interact with our content, including time spent on pages and links clicked.

How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Analytics and performance monitoring to understand user behavior and improve our website
Affiliate tracking to monitor referrals to partner casinos and betting sites
Site improvement and personalisation of content
Compliance with legal obligations
Fraud prevention and security

We do not sell your personal data to third parties, though we may share anonymised data with analytics partners.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to partner betting and casino sites for commission purposes.
Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver targeted advertising content.

Opt-Out Options: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by declining non-essential cookies upon first visit. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external betting sites, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies before providing any personal information. These external sites operate independently, and their data collection practices are governed by their own policies, not ours.

Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws (including the UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to Restrict Processing: You can limit how we process your information.
Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable format.
Right to Object: You can object to certain processing activities.

If you are a US resident, you may have rights under applicable state privacy laws. Please contact us for more information.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Typically:

Email contact information is retained until you unsubscribe.
Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
Affiliate tracking data is retained for accounting and audit purposes (usually 6 years).

You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your request within 30 days. If you are unhappy with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.