Privacy Policy

Sportive News respects the privacy of its visitors and is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and what rights you have when you visit www.sportivenews.com.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for this website is:

Sportive News
Website: www.sportivenews.com
Contact: [email protected]
Operating globally as an independent online sports publication.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit Sportive News:

• Non-personal technical data: browser type, device type, operating system, IP address, referring URL, and pages visited.
• Usage data: how you interact with our content, which articles you read, and how long you spend on each page.
• Cookies and tracking data: as described in our Cookie Policy.

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To monitor website performance and fix technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): analyzing website traffic to improve our content and ensure proper site functionality.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): for non-essential cookies, including advertising and analytics cookies, collected via our cookie consent mechanism. You may withdraw your consent at any time.
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): where required to comply with applicable laws or respond to lawful requests.

5. Cookies

Sportive News uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and to serve personalized advertisements. For full details about the cookies we use, including their names, purposes, and durations, please visit our Cookie Policy.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings or via our cookie consent tool. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

Sportive News uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites across the internet.

Google's advertising partners may use cookies to serve you personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. This is known as interest-based advertising.

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit: How Google uses data from sites that use its services.

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent, and traffic source. This data is processed by Google and shared with us in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Third-Party Services

Sportive News is hosted on Blogger, a platform operated by Google. Third-party services used on this website include:

• Google AdSense — advertising
• Google Analytics — traffic analysis
• Google Fonts — typography
• Google (Blogger) — platform hosting and functionality

Each of these services operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them independently. This Privacy Policy applies only to Sportive News and not to any third-party websites or services.

9. Data Retention

We do not directly store personal data on our own servers. Data collected through Google Analytics and Google AdSense is retained by Google in accordance with their own data retention policies. Cookies stored on your device remain active until they expire naturally or are deleted by you.

10. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to any third party. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With Google and its partners for advertising and analytics purposes, as described in this policy
• When required by law or in response to valid legal proceedings

11. Children's Privacy

Sportive News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website is intended for a general adult audience. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected] so we can take appropriate action.

12. Your Rights (EEA and UK Residents)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the GDPR and UK GDPR:

• Right of access: request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary
• Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
• Right to data portability: request your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format
• Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
• Right to withdraw consent: withdraw consent for cookie-based processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

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

13. California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know: you have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: you have the right to request deletion of personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to opt out of sale: Sportive News does not sell your personal data to third parties.
• Right to non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To submit a CCPA request, please contact us at: [email protected]

14. How to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:

• UK: Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) — ico.org.uk
• EU: contact your national data protection supervisory authority
• Other regions: contact the relevant authority in your country of residence

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the date shown at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: Contact Page

Last updated: March 18, 2026