Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to BBC Football (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website, mobile applications, and all related services. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: Name, email address, password, profile information, and preferences when you create an account
• Contact Forms: Any information you submit through contact forms or feedback channels
• Subscriptions: Email address and preferences when subscribing to newsletters or notifications
• Communications: Any messages, comments, or content you share with us or other users

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns
• IP Address & Location: Your IP address and approximate geographic location based on IP data
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
• Analytics: Information about how you interact with our content and features

Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third-party sources including social media platforms, analytics providers, and advertising partners.

How We Use Your Information

BBC Football uses your information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our services and user experience
• Personalizing content and recommendations based on your preferences
• Sending newsletters, notifications, and updates (with your consent)
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests
• Analyzing usage patterns to enhance website functionality
• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security incidents
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our Terms & Conditions
• Marketing and promotional purposes (where permitted by law)
• Conducting surveys and collecting feedback for improvement
• Creating anonymous or aggregated data for research and analytics

Data Sharing & Disclosure

When We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets
• Your Consent: With your explicit permission for specific purposes
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and user authentication
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track your interests for targeted advertising

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. For more information, visit your browser’s help section.

Data Security

BBC Football implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

However, no security system is impenetrable. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You assume all responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Retention periods vary depending on the context:

• Account information is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
• Marketing data is retained until you unsubscribe or opt-out
• Transaction records are retained as required by law (typically 3-7 years)
• Analytics and usage data are typically retained for 12-24 months

You may request deletion of your data subject to legal and operational requirements.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data for marketing or profiling
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Third-Party Services

Analytics Services

We use analytics tools like Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. These services may collect information about your visits. Review their privacy policies for more details.

Advertising Partners

We may use advertising partners to serve targeted ads. They may collect information about your browsing behavior to display relevant advertisements.

Social Media Integration

If you connect your social media accounts to our services, we receive information according to your social media platform’s privacy settings and permissions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

BBC Football may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, when appropriate, by providing additional notice.

Your continued use of our services following the posting of revised Privacy Policy means you accept and agree to the changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

For data protection and privacy-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address provided above with “DPO” in the subject line.

Policy Version: 1.0
Effective Date: June 24, 2026
Last Updated: June 24, 2026
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