Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how uksportsblog.com ("we", "us", or "the Site"), operated by Volkan C., collects, uses and protects information when you visit our website. By using the Site you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily — such as your name, email address and message content when you use our contact form or email us directly.
• Information collected automatically — such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited and the dates/times of visits, collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode), analyse site traffic and serve advertising. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

3. Advertising and Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertising on the Site. Google and its partners use advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.

4. Analytics

We use analytics services (via Google Tag Manager) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the Site and approximate geographic location. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

5. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content.
• To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To analyse usage patterns and improve the reader experience.
• To display advertising that supports our free content.
• To comply with legal obligations.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting, analytics and advertising partners) who assist in operating the Site, and where required by law.

7. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy and take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration or destruction.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (including under the UK/EU GDPR and CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@uksportsblog.com.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email info@uksportsblog.com or write to us at 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom.