Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2 June 2026

Table of Contents
  1. Who We Are
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. Legal Basis for Processing
  5. Third-Party Services
  6. Data Retention
  7. Your Rights
  8. International Transfers
  9. Children
  10. Changes to This Policy

Who We Are

Courtside Edge is an independent editorial website publishing data-driven analysis of NBA sports betting for a UK audience. Our website domain is nba Sports bet. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of data when you use our website:

Technical data includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected automatically through server logs and analytics tools.

Cookie data is collected through first-party and third-party cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. This includes preferences, session identifiers, and analytics data.

We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form or email correspondence.

How We Use Your Information

Technical and cookie data is used to operate and maintain the website, analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour to improve content and user experience, ensure the security and integrity of our site, and comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018), we process your data on the following legal bases: legitimate interest in operating and improving our website, consent where you have provided it (such as for non-essential cookies), and legal obligation where we are required to retain certain data.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, including cookies and your IP address. Their use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Our website may contain links to external websites, including sportsbook operators, regulatory bodies, and gambling support organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Data Retention

We retain technical data for a period proportionate to its purpose. Server logs are typically retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with the retention settings of the analytics platform in use. We review data retention periods regularly and delete data that is no longer necessary.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, object to the processing of your data, request restriction of processing, and data portability where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, you may contact us through the details provided on our website. We will respond to legitimate requests within one month.

International Transfers

Where data is processed outside the United Kingdom, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK data protection law.

Children

Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. All content relates to sports betting, which is restricted to adults aged 18 and over in the United Kingdom.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.