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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 May 2026 · Effective: 7 May 2026

FutbolTrivia (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates futboltrivia.site. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using FutbolTrivia, you agree to this policy.

1. What Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter or request our free trivia PDF.
  • Contact form data: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, OS, referring URL, pages visited, time on site.
  • Device data: Device type, screen resolution, browser language.
  • Cookies: See Section 4 below.

1.3 Data from Third Parties

  • Google Analytics 4 (aggregated analytics)
  • Ezoic / Mediavine (advertising platforms)
  • Affiliate networks (aggregated click data — not personally identifiable)

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Deliver and improve the website and its content
  • Send you the newsletter or resources you signed up for
  • Respond to contact form enquiries
  • Analyse site traffic and user behaviour (via Google Analytics)
  • Display relevant advertising (via our ad network partners)
  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

  • Consent: For email newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies.
  • Legitimate interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and improving site performance.
  • Contract performance: For responding to enquiries and delivering requested resources.
  • Legal obligation: Where required by law.

4. Cookies

Essential Cookies

Required for the site to function. These cannot be disabled without breaking core features.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation to understand how visitors use our site. Data is aggregated and anonymised. Google Privacy Policy.

Advertising Cookies

Our advertising partners (Ezoic, Mediavine, Google AdSense) place cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. You can opt out via Your Online Choices (EU) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (USA).

Affiliate Cookies

When you click an affiliate link, the receiving site may set a cookie. We do not control these cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with service providers (email platforms, analytics, hosting — only as needed), advertising partners (Ezoic or Mediavine), and law enforcement where required by law.

6. Data Retention

  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years, or until the matter is resolved.
  • Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics 4 default).
  • Server logs: 30 days.

7. Your Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
  • Restriction: Request limits on how we process your data.
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
  • CCPA (California): Right to know, right to delete, right to opt out of sale (we do not sell data).

To exercise any right, contact us. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

FutbolTrivia is intended for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Our gambling affiliate content is strictly 18+ only.

9. International Transfers

Our service providers may process data outside your country. Where this involves transfers from the UK/EU, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards.

10. Security

We implement SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. No internet transmission is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact & Complaints

For privacy enquiries, contact us via our form. UK users may lodge a complaint with the ICO. EU users may contact their local Data Protection Authority.