Privacy Policy

Last updated: [25th March 2025]

Welcome to FootballSpectator (www.footballspectator.com). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or communicate with us in any form.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

FootballSpectator is a football news platform delivering up-to-date news, match reports, opinion pieces, and features on leagues, clubs, players, and events across the world.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Website: www.footballspectator.com

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of data:

a. Information You Provide to Us

Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or commenting).
Profile information if registering or logging in via third-party accounts.
Contact details when you reach out via forms or email.

b. Information We Collect Automatically

IP address and browser type.
Device information and operating system.
Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs.
Cookies and other tracking technologies.

c. Information from Third Parties

Analytics providers like Google Analytics.
Advertising networks.
Social media platforms if you interact with our content through them.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services.
To personalize user experience and deliver relevant content.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To send periodic newsletters or promotional content (if opted in).
To monitor site performance and detect security issues or fraud.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality.
Analyze user behavior and traffic.
Manage advertising and show relevant ads.

5. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service providers and partners: For website hosting, analytics, email services, and advertising.
Legal authorities: When required to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

All our partners are required to adhere to strict data protection and confidentiality agreements.

6. Third-Party Content and Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, embedded content (e.g., videos, ads), or widgets (e.g., social sharing buttons). These third parties may collect data independently. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

7. Analytics and Advertising

We use third-party tools such as:

Google Analytics: To collect aggregated data on how visitors use the site.
Google AdSense and other ad networks: To display personalized and non-personalized ads.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

For the purposes outlined in this policy.
To comply with legal obligations.
To resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Delete your data, subject to legal limitations.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: If we rely on your consent for processing.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

HTTPS encryption
Firewalls and intrusion detection
Regular data audits and access controls

While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping any login credentials confidential.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has submitted data to us, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. International Users

If you are accessing the website from outside the United Kingdom or European Union, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: