Are william hill betting sites legal and safe to use in the UK?

Yes, William Hill is fully licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), which is widely regarded as one of the strictest and most reputable gambling regulatory bodies in the world.

What sports can I bet on in-play at William Hill?

William Hill offers one of the most comprehensive in-play betting sections in the UK market, covering football, tennis, basketball, cricket, rugby, darts, snooker, eSports and more.

How does the William Hill cash out feature work?

The cash out feature allows you to settle a bet before the event concludes. William Hill offers full cash out, partial cash out, and automatic cash out options.

What payment methods are accepted at William Hill?

William Hill accepts debit cards (Visa, Mastercard), PayPal, and Paysafecard. Credit card deposits are not permitted under UK Gambling Commission rules.

Can I access William Hill on my mobile phone?

Yes, William Hill offers dedicated native apps for both iOS and Android devices. A mobile-optimised website is also available for browser-based access.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2026

Dorset Gateway ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the dorsetgateway.co.uk website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all associated content, functionality, and services offered thereon.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using dorsetgateway.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

Personal Data: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number (provided voluntarily through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions)
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Cookies: Information stored via cookies and similar tracking technologies
Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website, and browsing behaviour
Affiliate Data: Click-through data and referral information related to our affiliate partnerships with betting operators

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
To track affiliate commissions and manage our relationships with gaming operators
To conduct analytics and understand user behaviour and website performance
To send marketing communications and promotional content (where you have opted in)
To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
To detect, prevent, and address fraud and security incidents

We process personal data on the basis of:

Your consent (where applicable)
Legitimate business interests
Compliance with legal obligations
Contractual necessity

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (pixels, web beacons, local storage) to enhance your experience and gather analytics.

Types of Cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Site (Google Analytics, similar services)
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Track referrals to betting operators for commission purposes
Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and remarketing campaigns

Cookie Control: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. For more information, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including betting operators, casinos, and affiliate partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. When you click on a link to a third-party site, you leave dorsetgateway.co.uk and enter a separate website governed by that operator's own privacy policy.

We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing personal information or engaging with their services. Dorset Gateway does not endorse and is not liable for the actions, content, or privacy practices of third-party sites.

Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection law (including the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018), you have the following rights:

Right of Access: You may request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions)
Right to Restrict Processing: You may request limitation of how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: You may request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: You may object to processing for marketing and other purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent at any time (without affecting previous processing)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to all requests within 30 days (or as required by law).

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe we have mishandled your personal data.

Data Retention

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

Personal Data: Retained for the duration of our business relationship and typically deleted within 2 years of last contact
Affiliate Data: Retained for accounting and compliance purposes (typically 6-7 years)
Analytics Data: Retained in aggregated form; raw usage data deleted after 26 months
Cookies: Typically expire within 12-24 months (see your browser settings to manage)

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data during retention and ensure secure deletion when no longer required.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us at:

Dorset Gateway
Email: [email protected]
Website: dorsetgateway.co.uk

We will acknowledge your request within 5 working days and provide a substantive response within 30 days.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any updates.