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GDPR Compliance

  • Last Update
  • October 7, 2024

Introduction

At Sportsdict.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR Compliance Statement explains how we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information, as well as your rights regarding your data under GDPR.

Data Controller Information

Sportsdict.com acts as the Data Controller for personal information collected through our website. Our contact details are as follows:

Email: legal@sportsdict.com

If you have any questions or concerns about how your personal data is handled, please contact us.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent: For activities where consent is required (e.g., email newsletters, cookie collection), we will obtain explicit consent from users.
  • Contractual Necessity: Data processed to provide services, respond to user inquiries, or fulfill any agreements with you.
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for business purposes, such as improving website functionality, enhancing user experience, or securing the site, provided these interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where necessary, we may process data to comply with legal requirements.

Types of Personal Data We Collect

We collect different types of personal information from users based on their interactions with Sportsdict.com, including:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, IP address, and other identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Information about your activity on our website, such as pages viewed, interactions with content, and click patterns.
  • Communication Data: Information collected through messages sent to us, such as inquiries or feedback forms.
  • Device Information: Data related to your device, including browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

All data collection is kept to a minimum and only gathered as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Purpose of Data Collection

Sportsdict.com collects and processes personal data for specific purposes, including:

  • Service Provision: To deliver content, updates, and features on our website.
  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide updates, and send notifications or newsletters (when consented).
  • Website Analytics: To analyze website usage, user preferences, and behavior to improve our services.
  • Advertising: To display targeted advertisements that may be relevant to you based on your browsing habits, with consent where required.
  • Legal Compliance: To fulfill any applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

Data Retention

Sportsdict.com retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal requirements. The retention period for each data type is based on:

  • The original purpose of collection;
  • Legal or contractual obligations;
  • User preferences and consent.

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

User Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You may request access to your personal data and a copy of the information we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold about you.
  • Right to Erasure: You may request that we delete your data, where legally possible.
  • Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request limits on how we process your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have given consent to any data processing, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the legality of prior processing based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@sportsdict.com. We will respond within 30 days or inform you of any delay with reasons.

Data Security Measures

We employ various technical and organizational measures to ensure your data’s security and confidentiality, including:

  • Encryption: Data is encrypted both during transmission and storage to protect it from unauthorized access.
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, based on their job responsibilities.
  • Data Minimization: We limit the data collected and processed to what is strictly necessary.
  • Regular Security Audits: Periodic reviews of our security practices to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Third-Party Data Sharing

Sportsdict.com may share personal data with third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as analytics, hosting, and advertising. We ensure that any third-party processing your data complies with GDPR by:

  • Contractual Agreements: Entering into data processing agreements to ensure third parties follow GDPR standards.
  • Anonymization: Sharing data in an aggregated, anonymous format wherever possible to protect user privacy.

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties. Third-party data sharing is only for necessary service provision and is limited in scope.

International Data Transfers

If any data processing occurs outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect user data. This includes:

  • Adequacy Decisions: Ensuring data transfers are made to countries with recognized data protection adequacy.
  • Standard Contractual Clauses: Implementing EU-approved clauses to guarantee GDPR compliance in non-EEA regions.

Cookies and Consent Management

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. Users are informed of cookie use on their first visit, and consent is obtained for non-essential cookies. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Updates to This GDPR Compliance Statement

Sportsdict.com may update this GDPR Compliance Statement periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or regulatory requirements. The most recent version will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this statement regularly.

Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding our GDPR compliance, please contact us at:

Email: legal@sportsdict.com

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