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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE: MAY 1, 2026

SoccerFans.tv (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

  • Comments & messages — when you post a comment or contact us, we collect your name, email address, comment text, and IP address.
  • Newsletter — if you subscribe, we collect your email address.
  • User accounts — if you create an account, we collect your username, email and any profile information you choose to add.

Information collected automatically

  • Analytics — page views, time on site, referring URLs, device type, browser, country (via Google Analytics or similar).
  • Cookies — see Section 4 below.
  • Server logs — IP address, request URL, timestamp for security and performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To publish your comments and respond to your messages.
  • To send newsletters you have subscribed to.
  • To analyse site usage and improve content and performance.
  • To prevent abuse, spam and security threats.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share information only with:

  • Service providers we use to operate the site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security plugins).
  • Legal authorities when required by law.
  • Successor entities in case of a merger, acquisition or sale of assets.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Essential — login state, security, language preference.
  • Analytics — anonymous tracking of visits to understand reader behaviour.
  • Performance — caching, page-speed optimisation.
  • Advertising (if we run ads) — personalised ad delivery via third-party networks such as Google AdSense.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie banner when present.

5. Third-Party Services

This site may use third-party tools including (but not limited to):

  • Google Analytics / Google Search Console
  • Google AdSense (if advertising is enabled)
  • Newsletter service providers (Mailchimp, MailerLite, etc.)
  • Social media plugins (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • CDN and security services (Cloudflare, LiteSpeed)

Each has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them.

6. Data Retention

Comments and contact messages are retained indefinitely so we can recognise and approve follow-up comments. Account data is retained while the account is active. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics defaults (up to 26 months).

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location (EU/UK GDPR, California CCPA, others), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict our processing
  • Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
  • Opt out of personalised advertising
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, email legal@soccerfans.tv

8. Children’s Privacy

SoccerFans.tv is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Transfers

Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country. By using the site you consent to such transfers, which are protected by appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. The “Effective” date at the top will be updated and material changes will be announced on the site.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach out to:
Email: legal@soccerfans.tv