Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 09/06/2024
At ZonalFootball, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://zonalfootball.com/, which is built on WordPress and uses services such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Google Ads.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information to improve user experience and website performance:
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Personal Information: When you create an account or contact us, we may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
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Automatically Collected Information: Through Google Analytics and Google Search Console, we automatically collect non-personally identifiable information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referral sources, pages visited, time spent on each page, and other analytical data.
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Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, such as remembering login information and customizing content based on your preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your site experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
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To Provide Services: To facilitate your use of ZonalFootball, including creating accounts, posting opinions, and engaging with other members.
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Website Analytics: We use Google Analytics to monitor traffic patterns and site performance, enabling us to improve our website and services.
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Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to display personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
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Communication: To respond to your inquiries, notify you of updates, and send you relevant communications based on your interactions with the site.
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Security: To ensure the security and integrity of our website and services.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following instances:
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Service Providers: We may share data with third-party service providers who assist us with website operations, such as Google (for Analytics and Ads).
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights and safety of ZonalFootball, its users, or others.
Google Services
We use Google Analytics and Google Ads, which collect data through cookies and other technologies. These services track and report website traffic, usage, and other metrics. Google may share this data with its advertising network for ad personalization.
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Google Analytics: Google Analytics collects information anonymously and provides reports on website trends without identifying individual visitors. Google’s use of your data is governed by their Privacy Policy, which you can review here.
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Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display advertisements. Ads may be personalized based on the information collected by Google, and you can control ad personalization settings via Google Ad Settings here.
Your Data Rights
If you are located in certain regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have rights regarding your personal information, including:
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Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
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Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
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Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Right to Object: You have the right to object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
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Right to Data Portability: You can request that your data be transferred to another service provider, if applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@zonalfootball.com
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. ZonalFootball is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
Children's Privacy
ZonalFootball does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such data. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: admin@zonalfootball.com