HoofBlast

Privacy Policy

Effective date: . Applies to hoofblast.com and pages we control.

Who we are

HoofBlast compares racebooks and publishes educational content. We do not offer wagering services or manage user accounts with operators.

What we collect

  • Basic analytics such as page views, referring pages, approximate location, device and browser
  • Technical logs including IP, headers, and errors for security
  • Voluntary submissions if you email or use a form
  • Outbound link clicks to understand content usefulness

Legal bases

  • Legitimate interests to run and secure the site
  • Consent for non-essential cookies where required
  • Legal obligation for compliance

Use of information

  • Operate and secure the website
  • Measure performance and improve content
  • Detect and respond to abuse or security incidents
  • Respond to inquiries

Cookies

We use strictly necessary, performance/analytics, and affiliate/attribution cookies.

Name Type Purpose Duration
hq_session Strictly necessary Maintains session state Session
hq_analytics Performance Aggregated usage metrics Up to 13 months
hq_affiliate Attribution Tracks outbound partner clicks 30–90 days

Your choices include blocking or deleting cookies in your browser settings, which may affect functionality.

Sharing

Service providers, legal and safety needs, and business changes. We do not sell personal information.

International transfers

If data moves across borders, appropriate safeguards apply.

Retention

Analytics kept up to 13 months. Security logs may be retained longer if needed.

Your rights

Depending on location, you may access, correct, delete, or object to processing and withdraw consent.

Children

Content is intended only for individuals legally permitted to view wagering material, typically 21+ in the US.

Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are applied to protect the site and information we process.

Contact

privacy@hoofblast.com and hello@hoofblast.com