Privacy policy
How ExampleName collects, uses and protects personal information under UK data protection law.
Example LTD (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the ExampleName website. This policy explains what personal data we process, why we process it, how long we keep it, and the rights you have under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It should be read with our cookie policy and terms and conditions.
Who we are
The data controller is Example LTD, . For privacy questions, corrections or rights requests, contact info@sportfunews.com or . Please put “Privacy” in the subject line so we can route your message quickly.
Scope
This policy covers personal data processed through ExampleName website pages, server logs, cookie and local-storage preferences, and email or telephone correspondence with our desk. It does not cover third-party websites linked from our articles; those services have their own privacy notices.
We do not operate reader accounts, a newsletter signup or an on-site contact form. If you write to us, you choose what to send.
What personal data we collect
- Technical and usage data: IP address, approximate location derived from IP, browser type and version, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, timestamps and similar log data needed to operate and secure the site
- Preference data: cookie consent choice stored in local storage (key
physorg_cookie_consent) - Correspondence data: your name, email address, telephone number and the content of messages if you contact us by email or phone
- Advertising enquiry data: business contact details you volunteer when requesting advertising information
We do not knowingly collect special category data through this site. Please do not send health, biometric or other sensitive information unless it is essential to a correction request and you are comfortable sharing it.
How we collect it
- Automatically when you load pages (server and security logs)
- When you set cookie preferences via the banner
- When you email or telephone us
- From service providers who process technical data on our instructions (for example hosting or security tooling)
Why we use personal data and legal bases
- To provide and maintain ExampleName, including displaying content and remembering essential preferences — legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR)
- To keep the site secure, prevent abuse and diagnose faults — legitimate interests
- To measure aggregated traffic and improve the site where you have accepted optional analytics — consent (Article 6(1)(a))
- To respond to enquiries, press requests and correction notices — legitimate interests and, where relevant, contractual steps you ask us to take
- To meet legal obligations such as responding to lawful requests from regulators or courts — legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
Where we rely on legitimate interests, we balance those interests against your rights. You may object to processing based on legitimate interests; see “Your rights” below.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use essential storage to remember your cookie choice and may use optional analytics if you accept. Full details, retention and how to change your mind are in the cookie policy.
Who we share data with
We may share personal data with:
- Hosting, content delivery, security and analytics providers acting as processors under written instructions
- Professional advisers such as lawyers or accountants where necessary
- Regulators, courts or law enforcement when the law requires disclosure
- A buyer or successor if Example LTD sells or reorganises part of its business, under appropriate safeguards
We do not sell personal data. We do not share it with third parties for their own independent marketing.
International transfers
Some suppliers may store or access data outside the United Kingdom. Where that happens, we use an appropriate transfer mechanism such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement, the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, or an adequacy decision recognised under UK law.
Retention
- Server and security logs: typically up to 12 months, unless a longer period is needed to investigate an incident
- Cookie consent preference: until you clear site data or change your choice
- Email and telephone correspondence: while an enquiry is active and then for up to 24 months in an archive, unless a longer period is required for legal claims or regulatory purposes
- Advertising enquiries: up to 24 months after the last substantive contact
When retention ends, we delete or irreversibly anonymise the data where practicable.
Security
We apply technical and organisational measures appropriate to the risk, including access controls, encrypted transport (HTTPS) where supported by hosting, and limiting staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis. No online transmission is completely secure; please avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information by email.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you may have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase data in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability where processing is based on consent or contract and is automated
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, without affecting earlier lawful processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise these rights, email info@sportfunews.com. We may need to verify your identity. We aim to respond within one month, or to explain if an extension is allowed by law.
ICO contact details are available at ico.org.uk.
Children
ExampleName is aimed at adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will delete it where required.
Automated decision-making
We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows the latest revision. Material changes may also be highlighted on the site where appropriate.
Contact
Example LTD, . Email info@sportfunews.com. Telephone .