Introduction

Welcome to Sports News Hub. This Privacy Policy describes how Sports News Hub ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information about you when you visit our website or use our services. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, register an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our services:

Personal Information

• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), and security questions.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases through our website, we may collect payment card information, billing address, and transaction details.
• Communication Preferences: Your preferences regarding the type and frequency of communications you receive from us.

Non-Personal Information

• Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, including device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Usage Information: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and other actions taken.
• Location Information: Your approximate location based on your IP address or other location data provided by your device (if enabled).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our website. For more information about cookies and how we use them, please see the "Cookies" section below.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: To deliver the content, features, and functionality of our website, and to continuously improve your experience.
• To Communicate With You: To send you updates, newsletters, promotional materials, and other information that may be of interest to you.
• To Process Transactions: To process payments for any purchases you make through our website.
• To Personalize Your Experience: To tailor content and recommendations based on your preferences and interests.
• To Analyze and Monitor: To understand how users interact with our website, diagnose technical issues, and improve the performance and security of our services.
• To Enforce Our Terms of Service: To ensure compliance with our terms and conditions, and to protect the rights, property, and safety of Sports Hub and our users.
• To Respond to Legal Requests: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.

Information Sharing

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers

We engage trusted third-party service providers to perform functions on our behalf, such as:

• Payment processing
• Email delivery and marketing automation
• Data analysis and website analytics
• Customer support services
• IT infrastructure and security

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

With Business Partners

We may share your information with our business partners for marketing purposes, provided that you have consented to such sharing.

With Advertising Partners

We use third-party advertising services, including Google Ads, to display ads on our website. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our website and other websites, in order to provide you with targeted advertisements that are relevant to your interests.

Our advertising partners may use information about your visits to this and other websites to serve ads that they believe are relevant to your interests. This may include using cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

You can learn more about Google's use of cookies and how to manage your preferences by visiting the Google Ads Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Ads Settings page.

In Business Transfers

If Sports Hub is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

With Your Consent

We may share your personal information with third parties for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Data Security

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data both in transit and at rest
• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for data transmission
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
• Implementation of firewalls and access control systems
• Employee training on data protection and privacy best practices
• Limitation of access to personal information to authorized personnel only

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please notify us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period will vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it is collected.

When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The nature and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the personal information
• Legal requirements under applicable laws

Once your personal information is no longer needed, we will either delete it or anonymize it so that it can no longer be associated with you.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include:

Access

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you. You can request copies of your personal information by contacting us using the details provided below.

Rectification

If you believe that the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct or update it.

Erasure

In certain circumstances, you may have the right to request that we delete your personal information, for example, if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or if you withdraw your consent.

Restriction of Processing

You may have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances, such as while we verify the accuracy of the information or contest the lawfulness of our processing.

Data Portability

In certain circumstances, you may have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or to request that we transfer this information to another organization.

Objection

You may have the right to object to the processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.

Withdrawal of Consent

If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this section.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Retention Period
Essential Cookies	These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.	Session (deleted when you close your browser)
Performance Cookies	These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages from web pages. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.	1 year
Functional Cookies	These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.	1 year
Advertising Cookies	These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners, including Google Ads. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.	1 year

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that if you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our website.

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not owned or controlled by Sports Hub. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites.

When you access a third-party website through a link on our website, you do so at your own risk. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

If you believe that we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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