Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to The Northern Football Chronicle. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when visitors access our website at thbbasket.icu. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who interact with our sports analytics and predictions platform.

By accessing or using our website, which provides comprehensive match analysis, sports statistics, predictions, team reviews, and tournament coverage for English Premier League, FA Cup, and other football competitions, individuals agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If individuals do not agree with the terms of this policy, they should not access our website.

The Northern Football Chronicle operates from 12 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6TD, UK. For any privacy-related inquiries, individuals may contact us at info@thbbasket.icu or call +44 113 245 6789.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that individuals voluntarily provide when they:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter for football news and match predictions
  • Register for an account to access premium statistics and analysis
  • Submit contact forms or inquiries about our services
  • Participate in surveys or promotional activities
  • Comment on articles or engage with our content
  • Sign up for Fantasy Premier League integration features

Personal information may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Postal address
  • Username and password
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
  • Preferences related to football teams, leagues, and content interests

Automatically Collected Information

When individuals visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about their device and browsing behavior. This information may include:

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device identifiers
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Click patterns and navigation paths
  • Search queries entered on our website
  • Date and time of visits

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance the experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on devices that help us recognize visitors and remember preferences. We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies:Necessary for website functionality and security
  • Performance Cookies:Help us understand how visitors interact with our sports content
  • Functionality Cookies:Remember preferences such as favorite teams or language settings
  • Targeting Cookies:Deliver relevant advertisements and content based on interests

Individuals can control cookie preferences through browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit access to some features of our website, including personalized match predictions and statistics tracking.

How We Use Information

The Northern Football Chronicle uses collected information for various purposes related to our sports analytics and predictions services:

Service Delivery and Improvement

  • Provide access to match analysis, team reviews, and tournament coverage
  • Deliver personalized predictions based on preferences and viewing history
  • Process account registrations and manage subscriptions
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Develop new features and services related to football statistics
  • Analyze usage patterns to optimize content delivery
  • Maintain and enhance website security

Communication

  • Send newsletters with latest football news and match predictions
  • Provide updates about English Premier League fixtures and results
  • Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
  • Send administrative information about account changes or policy updates
  • Notify about special promotions or new features
  • Deliver alerts about live football matches and breaking news

Marketing and Analytics

  • Conduct market research and analyze trends in sports content consumption
  • Create aggregated statistics about website usage and demographics
  • Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Personalize content recommendations based on interests
  • Display targeted advertisements related to football and sports

Legal Compliance and Protection

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
  • Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Enforce our terms of service and other agreements
  • Respond to legal requests from authorities
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of our company and users

Information Sharing and Disclosure

The Northern Football Chronicle does not sell personal information to third parties. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

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

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers
  • Email delivery and newsletter services
  • Payment processing companies
  • Analytics and data analysis services
  • Customer support platforms
  • Marketing and advertising partners
  • Cloud storage providers

These service providers have access to personal information only as necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain confidentiality and security.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. Individuals will be notified of any such change in ownership or control of personal information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose personal information when required by law or in response to:

  • Court orders or legal processes
  • Government or regulatory requests
  • Law enforcement inquiries
  • Protection of our legal rights and interests
  • Prevention of fraud or security threats
  • Protection of the safety of individuals or the public

Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated or anonymized information that cannot reasonably be used to identify individuals. This may include statistics about website traffic, popular content, demographic trends in football fandom, or general usage patterns for research and marketing purposes.

Data Security

The Northern Football Chronicle implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:

  • Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
  • Secure storage of personal information on protected servers
  • Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal information
  • Secure authentication mechanisms for user accounts
  • Regular backup procedures to prevent data loss
  • Incident response procedures for security breaches
  • Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

While we strive to protect personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and individuals use our website at their own risk. We encourage individuals to use strong passwords, keep login credentials confidential, and log out of accounts when finished using our services.

In the event of a data breach that affects personal information, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, providing information about the nature of the breach and steps being taken to address it.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on several factors, including:

  • The nature of the information collected
  • The purpose for which it was collected
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • The need to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
  • Legitimate business interests

Specific retention periods include:

  • Account Information:Retained for the duration of the account plus a reasonable period afterward for legal compliance
  • Transaction Records:Retained for at least seven years for accounting and tax purposes
  • Marketing Communications:Retained until individuals unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website Analytics:Typically retained for 26 months in aggregated form
  • Customer Support Records:Retained for three years after the last interaction

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention and disposal policies. Individuals may request deletion of their personal information at any time, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Individual Rights

Depending on location and applicable laws, individuals may have certain rights regarding their personal information:

Access and Portability

Individuals have the right to request access to personal information we hold about them and receive a copy in a structured, commonly used format. This includes information about match predictions viewed, statistics accessed, and account activity.

Correction and Update

Individuals may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information. Account holders can update most information directly through their account settings, including team preferences and notification settings.

Deletion

Individuals may request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as legal obligations, dispute resolution, or legitimate business interests. Account deletion requests will be processed within 30 days.

Objection and Restriction

Individuals may object to certain processing of personal information or request restriction of processing in specific circumstances, such as while we verify the accuracy of information or assess whether we have legitimate grounds for processing.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, individuals may withdraw consent at any time. This includes unsubscribing from marketing emails or disabling certain cookies through browser settings.

Exercising Rights

To exercise any of these rights, individuals may contact us at:

Email:info@thbbasket.icu

Phone:+44 113 245 6789

Mail:The Northern Football Chronicle, 12 Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 6TD, UK

We will respond to requests within one month, though this period may be extended by two additional months for complex requests. We may require verification of identity before processing requests to protect against unauthorized access to personal information.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications, including:

  • Official Premier League and FA Cup websites
  • English Football League platforms
  • Social media networks
  • Sports news outlets and partner websites
  • Fantasy Premier League services
  • Ticket purchasing platforms
  • Merchandise retailers

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by The Northern Football Chronicle. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. These external sites have their own privacy policies, and we encourage individuals to review them before providing any personal information.

When individuals click on third-party links or interact with embedded content from other sources, those third parties may collect information about the visit. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies and are not responsible for their practices.

We may use third-party advertising networks that display advertisements on our website. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about browsing activity to provide targeted advertising. Individuals can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out mechanisms.

Children's Privacy

The Northern Football Chronicle does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in their jurisdiction). Our website and services are designed for a general audience interested in football analysis and predictions, and we do not specifically target children.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us immediately at info@thbbasket.icu.

We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children's internet usage and to help enforce this Privacy Policy by instructing children never to provide personal information through our website without permission.

International Data Transfers

The Northern Football Chronicle operates from the United Kingdom. Personal information collected through our website may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK or other countries where we or our service providers maintain facilities.

When we transfer personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the information, including:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
  • Binding corporate rules for transfers within corporate groups
  • Certification schemes demonstrating appropriate safeguards

By using our website and providing personal information, individuals acknowledge and consent to the transfer of their information to countries that may have different data protection laws than their country of residence.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Northern Football Chronicle reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes to this policy, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Post a notice on our website homepage
  • Send email notifications to registered users
  • Provide prominent notice through our services

We encourage individuals to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect personal information. Continued use of our website after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

For significant changes that materially affect rights or how we process personal information, we may require explicit consent before the changes take effect. Individuals who do not agree with the updated policy may discontinue use of our services and request deletion of their personal information.

Contact Information

If individuals have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, they may contact The Northern Football Chronicle through the following channels:

General Inquiries

Email:info@thbbasket.icu

Phone:+44 113 245 6789

Hours:Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT

Postal Address

The Northern Football Chronicle

12 Albion Street

Leeds, LS1 6TD

United Kingdom

We are committed to addressing privacy concerns promptly and will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 5-10 business days. For urgent matters related to data security or unauthorized access, please contact us immediately by phone.

Acceptance of This Policy

By accessing or using The Northern Football Chronicle website and services, individuals acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. This policy forms part of our overall terms of service and governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information.

If individuals do not agree with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, they should not use our website or services. Continued use after changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Thank you for trusting The Northern Football Chronicle with personal information. We are committed to maintaining that trust through transparent practices and robust protection of privacy rights as we deliver comprehensive football analysis, match predictions, and sports statistics to fans across the United Kingdom and beyond.