Privacy Policy for BallPulse

Welcome to BallPulse! We're all about the latest football news, match updates, transfer rumors, and global football passion. At BallPulse (ballpulse.com.ng, the "Site"), your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you consent to these practices. If you disagree, please don't use the Site.

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or laws (like GDPR or CCPA). We'll post the updated version here with a new date and notify you via a post if major changes occur. Check back often!

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited data to provide a better experience and keep things running smoothly. We don't require accounts or logins.

Personal Information You Provide

  • Contact Form or Comments: Name, email address, and message if you reach out via our Contact Us page or comment on posts (used only to respond).

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages visited, time spent, and referral sources to improve content (e.g., popular Premier League posts).
  • Cookies and Tracking: See Section 5 for details on Google Analytics and AdSense cookies.

We comply with COPPA and don't knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you're a parent, please supervise.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data responsibly to deliver the best football coverage:

  • Improve the Site: Analyze trends for better match reports and transfer news.
  • Communicate: Respond to your emails or comments.
  • Show Ads: Via Google AdSense for relevant football-related ads.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics tracks visits to refine content—no selling or sharing for marketing.
  • Legal Needs: Comply with laws or protect rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We keep it private—no selling your data!

  • Service Providers: Google (for Blogger hosting, Analytics, and AdSense).
  • Legal Requirements: Only if required by law or to prevent harm.
  • Business Changes: In a sale/merger, data may transfer with notice.

Under CCPA/CPRA, we do not "sell" or "share" personal data for cross-context ads.

4. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access/Delete: Request your data or removal (e.g., comments) by emailing ballpulsecontact@gmail.com.
  • Opt-Out: Decline non-essential cookies or use browser tools.
  • GDPR (EU/UK): Rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection. Withdraw consent anytime.
  • CCPA/CPRA (California): Right to know, delete, opt-out of sale/sharing (we don't), and non-discrimination.
  • CalOPPA: California users get extra notice on data practices.

Requests handled within 30 days (or 45 with notice).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality and analytics:

  • Essential: Site navigation.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid).
  • Advertising: Google AdSense (_gads, IDE).

Manage preferences via our consent banner or browser. For EEA/UK users, we obtain consent before non-essential cookies.

Google’s data usage: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services

6. Data Security and Retention

We use HTTPS and Google’s security. Data retained only as needed (e.g., comments until deleted).

7. International Data Transfers

Data may transfer to the US (Google servers) under EU-US Data Privacy Framework protections.

8. Third-Party Vendors

We use trusted third-party services:

Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising: Visit AboutAds.info or NAI Opt-Out.

9. Contact Us

Questions? Reach us at ballpulsecontact@gmail.com or our Contact page.

Thanks for being part of BallPulse – enjoy the beautiful game! ⚽

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