Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025 · sportcodexai.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data to operate the site:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs (via Google Analytics if enabled)
• Device data — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
• Cookies — small files stored in your browser (see Section 4)
• Push notification subscription — only if you explicitly consent to notifications

We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information from visitors.

2. How We Use Information

• To display and improve the website
• To show relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To send football news push notifications (only if you subscribed)
• To analyse traffic and improve content quality

3. Google AdSense & Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site
• You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings
• You can also opt out via aboutads.info

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the site to function (theme preference, session)
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site
• Advertising cookies — placed by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Content & Sources

SportCodex aggregates and rewrites publicly available football news. All articles are AI-generated summaries of public information. Original sources are always attributed. We do not claim ownership of the underlying facts reported.

6. Third-Party Services

Our site may interact with the following third-party services:

• Google AdSense — advertising
• Google Fonts — typography
• Pexels / Unsplash — stock photography
• Instagram / Facebook / X (Twitter) — social sharing links

Each third party has its own privacy policy. We are not responsible for their data practices.

7. Data Retention

We retain anonymised usage data for up to 12 months. Push notification subscriptions are stored until you unsubscribe. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. Children's Privacy

SportCodex is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: sportcodexai.com