Privacy Policy

Welcome to BluefinBali. Your privacy and trust are extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.bluefinbali.com, and interact with our content and services.

We respect your right to privacy and are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it. This policy also includes details to help users in the European Union (EU) understand their rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

BluefinBali is a content-driven website that provides horse racing news, betting strategies, tips, and guides. Our website is operated by a passionate team of racing and betting enthusiasts who aim to educate and entertain readers worldwide.

For data protection purposes, BluefinBali is the data controller of your personal information.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from you when you use our site.

a. Personal Information

This refers to any data that can identify you as an individual. This includes:

Your name (if you submit it)
Email address (for subscriptions or contact)
IP address
Location (city/country, based on IP)
Device/browser information
Any other details you voluntarily provide via forms or emails

b. Non-Personal Information

This includes technical data such as:

Pages visited
Duration of visit
Links clicked
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring websites

We collect this to better understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or send us an email.
Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Third Parties: Data may also be collected via third-party services embedded on our site (like social sharing buttons, or affiliate links).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

Respond to your questions or feedback
Send newsletters (if subscribed)
Improve website functionality and performance
Personalize user experience
Monitor and analyze usage trends
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraudulent activities or misuse of our platform

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the EU, we rely on several legal bases for processing personal data:

Consent: When you voluntarily submit information or subscribe.
Legitimate Interest: To analyze behavior and improve user experience.
Contractual Obligation: If we agree to provide services to you.
Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory requirements, such as fraud detection or law enforcement inquiries.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you reside in the EU, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to Access – You can request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure – You can request that we delete your data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict Processing – You can limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability – You can ask us to transfer your data to another organization.
Right to Object – You can object to how we process your data for marketing or analytics purposes.
Right to Withdraw Consent – You may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the bottom of this policy.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to:

Remember your preferences
Track user behavior for analytics
Enable core functionality (such as comments or logins)

We use first-party and third-party cookies, including:

Google Analytics – To analyze traffic and behavior
Affiliate Cookies – To track referrals (for commissions)
Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that disappear when you close your browser

Managing Cookies

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings. However, doing so may affect site functionality.

For more detailed info, see our [Cookie Policy] (link if available).

8. Email Communication

If you subscribe to our email list, we will send you newsletters, betting guides, and relevant updates. We use a third-party email provider (such as Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to manage our list.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the footer of our emails.

We will never send spam or share your email address without your permission.

9. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Websites

BluefinBali may contain affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase or register, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These links help us support the site.

Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal data.

10. How We Protect Your Data

We implement a variety of technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information, including:

SSL encryption for secure data transmission
Regular malware scans
Restricted access to sensitive data
Use of secure, trusted third-party services

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

If you ask us to delete your information, we will do so within a reasonable time, subject to legal obligations.

12. Children’s Privacy

BluefinBali does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently gathered such data, we will delete it immediately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technological, or operational changes. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We encourage you to check back regularly to stay informed about how we’re protecting your data.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please feel free to reach out.

Contact Information
📧 Email: info@bluefinbali.com
🌐 Website: www.bluefinbali.com
📍 Location: Remote (operated globally by a distributed team)

If you are a resident of the European Union and believe we have violated your privacy rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

1. Who We Are