This page explains what data we collect when you visit SoccerNews.com, why we collect it, and how it is used.
We keep this straightforward: we only collect what is necessary to operate the site, improve it, and fund it through advertising.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
What We Collect
Usage data. When you visit the site, we collect basic information about how you interact with it: pages visited, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and device type. This data is collected through analytics tools and helps us understand which content is useful and which areas of the site need improvement.
Technical data. Your IP address, browser type, and operating system are logged automatically by our servers. This is standard for every website on the internet and is necessary for delivering pages to your device, maintaining security, and diagnosing technical issues.
Cookies and tracking data. We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. These are small files stored on your device that help us and our advertising partners understand visitor behaviour and serve relevant advertisements. More detail on cookies is provided below.
Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us through a form or email, we receive whatever information you include in that communication. We do not collect sensitive personal information unless you explicitly provide it.
How Your Data Is Used
Site performance and analytics. We analyse how visitors use the site to improve content, navigation, and performance. This includes understanding which pages are most visited, how readers navigate between sections, and where technical issues arise. Analytics data is aggregated and used for editorial and operational decisions, not for identifying individual users.
Advertising. SoccerNews.com uses third-party advertising partners to display ads on the site. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve advertisements based on your browsing activity across multiple websites. This is how most ad-supported websites operate. The advertising revenue funds our editorial operation and keeps our content free to access.
Communication. If you contact us directly, we use your information only to respond to your enquiry. We do not add you to marketing lists, and we do not share your contact details with third parties unless you explicitly request it.
Cookies. Like virtually every modern website, SoccerNews.com uses cookies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us and our partners understand how the site is used, remember preferences, and support advertising systems.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on the site (for example, some preferences may not be remembered), but the core content will remain accessible. Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies specifically while keeping first-party cookies active, which is a reasonable middle ground.
Third-Party Services. We work with trusted third-party services for analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies. The most common third-party services we use include analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media embed tools.
We do not control how third-party platforms use your data once you leave our site. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with. Where possible, we choose partners with strong data protection practices, but we cannot guarantee the policies of external services.
Data Protection and Security. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect. This includes secure server infrastructure, access controls, and regular review of our data handling practices. However, no system connected to the internet is completely secure. By using the site, you acknowledge that data transmission over the internet carries inherent risks.
Your Rights. Depending on your location (particularly if you are in the UK or European Economic Area), you may have the right to request access to the data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of that data, withdraw consent for tracking, and object to processing of your data for certain purposes. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, contact us and we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes. The latest version will always be available on this page. We recommend checking this page periodically if data privacy is important to you. If we make significant changes that affect how your data is processed, we will make reasonable efforts to notify users through the site.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us through this page. We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days.