Effective Date: 01/01/2023
Last Updated: 31/07/2025
At Sportan.co.uk, the privacy of our visitors is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect and how it is used, stored, and protected. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy. This document is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
Sportan.co.uk is operated by Sportan Media Ltd, a media company based in the United Kingdom.
Registered Address:
Sportan Media Ltd
152 Camden High Street,
London NW1 0NE,
United Kingdom
Email: contact@sportan.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 3769 1890
2. Information We Collect
We collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personally identifiable information (non-PII) to deliver and improve our services. This includes:
a. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name and email address when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.
- Comments, feedback, or messages submitted through forms.
- Other contact details if you participate in surveys, giveaways, or polls.
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Sportan.co.uk, we automatically collect certain data through cookies and tracking technologies:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and duration of visit
- Referring URL
- Date and time of access
- Interaction behavior (clicks, scrolling, etc.)
3. How We Use Your Information
The data we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To personalize user experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.
- To respond to your inquiries and support requests.
- To send newsletters, updates, or promotional emails (only with consent).
- To analyze website performance and user behavior for continuous improvement.
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity.
- To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests.
4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and other similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences like language and layout.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads through third-party networks.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time via your browser settings. However, some features of the site may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.
For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
5. Third-Party Services and Advertisers
We may share limited information with trusted third-party services for analytics, email marketing, or advertising purposes. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.
Google AdSense:
Sportan.co.uk uses Google AdSense to display personalized advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies and tracking technologies to tailor ads based on your visit to our site and other websites on the internet.
You can manage your ad preferences via the Google Ad Settings page:
https://adssettings.google.com
Please refer to Google’s privacy policy here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Other third-party advertisers may also be used, each governed by their own privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the data and applicable legal requirements.
- Email addresses (for newsletters): Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data: Typically retained for 26 months.
- Contact form submissions: Retained for customer service follow-up.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing contact@sportan.co.uk.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR and UK Law
As a user from the UK or EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access – You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification – You can ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restriction – You can limit how we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability – You can receive your data in a structured format.
- Right to Object – You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@sportan.co.uk. We may require identity verification before fulfilling your request.
8. Children’s Privacy
Sportan.co.uk is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under this age. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can delete it immediately.
9. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. This includes:
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Firewall protection
- Regular malware and vulnerability scans
- Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, no system is completely immune from risk. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
10. External Links
Sportan.co.uk may contain links to external websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us via:
Email: contact@sportan.co.uk
Phone: +44 20 3769 1890
Postal Address:
Sportan Media Ltd
152 Camden High Street,
London NW1 0NE,
United Kingdom
