Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to College Footy Soccer ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.collegefootysoccer.com.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact information (name, email, phone) when you submit forms
• Account credentials if you register as a contributor
• Content you submit (articles, comments, feedback)
• Communications when you contact us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• IP address and browser information
• Device and operating system details
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website addresses
• Click-through and usage data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant ads
• Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing features

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our website services
• Personalizing content and user experience
• Processing contributor applications
• Sending newsletters and updates (with consent)
• Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns
• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Preventing fraud and enhancing security
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website
• Analytics Partners: Google Analytics for site improvement
• Advertising Partners: Google AdSense for ad display
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
• Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. Learn more at Google Analytics Privacy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure password storage using encryption
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Disable cookies in your browser
• Opt-out of targeted advertising

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to equal service and price

10. International Users

If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

13. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.