What information may be processed?
Information you provide
When you contact The Match Journal, you may provide information such as your name, email address, message, source material, editorial pitch or other details included in your communication.
Why information may be used
Information may be processed to operate and maintain the website, respond to messages, review editorial submissions, improve site performance, maintain security, troubleshoot technical issues, understand website use, measure content or advertising performance and meet applicable obligations.
The specific purposes and technologies involved may vary depending on which website features, advertising services, analytics tools or external providers are active.
Messages you send us
Information sent by email or another contact method may be used to review and respond to the message, manage related correspondence and address the matter raised.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your enquiry.
Understanding website use
Analytics services may be used to understand traffic, page performance, visitor behaviour and technical performance. Depending on the service involved, information processed may include device details, browser information, page interactions, referring pages and approximate location derived from technical information.
Advertising and measurement
The Match Journal may use third-party advertising services, including Google advertising services. Where those services are active, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver, limit, measure or, where permitted, personalise advertising.
Depending on the service, information such as page URLs, IP addresses, browser or device details and cookie-related identifiers may be processed for purposes including ad delivery, measurement, fraud prevention and service operation.
Where Google advertising services are used, you can review advertising settings through
Google Ads Settings
.
Information about how Google processes information from websites and apps using its services is available through
Google’s information about partner sites and apps
.
Managing cookie and advertising choices
Depending on your location and the technologies in use, the website may present privacy or cookie controls that allow you to make choices about certain optional technologies.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings and, where relevant, use controls supplied directly by third-party providers.
How long information may be kept
Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, for relevant operational needs or where a longer period is required by applicable obligations. Different categories of information may have different retention periods.
Protecting information
We aim to use reasonable measures to protect the website and information under our control. No website, storage system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s privacy
The Match Journal is a general football publication and is not designed specifically for the collection of personal information from children. If information relating to a child is brought to our attention in circumstances that require review, we may assess the situation and take appropriate steps.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This policy may be revised when the website, technologies, services, advertising arrangements or relevant requirements change. When the policy is updated, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact The Match Journal
For privacy questions, data-related enquiries or privacy requests, contact:
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