Thank you for joining the Secrets of Soccer family. We assure you that your data will always be safe and secure. Privacy is our upmost concern when it comes to interacting with our viewers. Read below to see how we use your data and why. 🙂
Effective Date: 3 June, 2025
Welcome to SecretsofSoccer.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
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1. Who We Are
SecretsofSoccer.com is a blog focused on sharing insights, tips, and stories related to the world of football (soccer).
As the owner of this website (secretsofsoccer.com, referred to as the “website”, “site”, “Secrets of Soccer”, or “SOS”), Secrets of Soccer LTD understands that your privacy is extremely important. Below you will find all the information about what information will be collected from you through this site and how it will be used and disclosed. SOS is committed to protecting your privacy and you can access this site without disclosing any personal data.
This website is operated by an individual based in France.
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2. What Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide:
• When you subscribe to our newsletter or fill out a contact form, we may collect your name and email address.
Information Collected Automatically:
Through services like Jetpack, Google AdSense, and our hosting provider Bluehost, we may collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit
These are collected automatically to improve website performance and user experience.
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3. Cookies
We use cookies to:
• Understand site usage and improve performance (Jetpack)
• Deliver personalized ads (Google AdSense)
• Analyze user behavior for analytics
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
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4. Email Subscriptions
If you sign up to receive blog updates:
• Your email will be stored securely
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
• Your data will never be sold to third parties
Jetpack may process email subscriptions on our behalf under their privacy practices. You can read Jetpack’s privacy policy here.
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5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, which may collect or process your data under their own privacy policies:
• Jetpack (for stats, subscriptions, and performance)
• Google AdSense (for displaying ads)
• Bluehost (our website hosting provider)
These companies may use cookies and tracking technologies in compliance with their respective terms and privacy policies.
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6. Your Rights (GDPR)
Because this website operates from France, you are protected under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (CNIL in France)
To make a request, please contact us via the contact form or email at: [your email address]
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7. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your information, including:
• SSL encryption
• Secure hosting via Bluehost
• Access controls for admin areas
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8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via the contact form on our site or email: [secretsofsoccerblog@yahoo.com]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
All content presented on this site is and will continue to be the property of Secrets of Soccer LTD or our content suppliers. All information and content are protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. Under no circumstances will you be able to acquire ownership rights by using our site and any copying, redistribution, use, or publication of our content by any other party is prohibited unless given written permission by SOS LTD. You may use links to direct you to our site from your website, with a do-follow link back to the original post. You may NOT re-post our content without a link back. Any improper use of our content as stated above will be constituted as copyright infringement.
Please contact me for permission to use any content at secretsofsoccerblog@yahoo.com. All content is copyright of SOS LTD.
We may terminate your use of this website at any time if you infringe upon your agreement to not violate these terms or in violation of the law.
