Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and contact information when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Email address when you contact us or create an account
• Comments and feedback you provide on our articles
• Social media profile information when you interact with us on social platforms

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring websites and search terms used
• Device type and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide you with relevant football news and updates
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send newsletters
• Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Personalization: To customize content based on your interests
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• Consent: When you have given explicit permission

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and employee training
• Data backup and recovery procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.