Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 May 2026

SportSource (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website sportsource.uk. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018, and, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Name: SportSource
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Contact Email: editor@sportsource.uk

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, SportSource is the “data controller” of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our website, including by filling out forms, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us, we may collect:

  1. Full name
  2. Email address

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  1. IP address
  2. Browser type and version
  3. Device information
  4. Operating system
  5. Website usage data
  6. Cookie identifiers and tracking data

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive analytical and usage information through third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following methods:

  1. Directly from you when you submit forms or communicate with us
  2. Automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies
  3. Through third-party analytics providers

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including:

  1. To operate and maintain our website
  2. To improve website functionality and user experience
  3. To understand user behaviour and website performance
  4. To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
  5. To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  6. To protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats

We will only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your data:

  1. Consent – where you have agreed to receive marketing communications or accept optional cookies
  2. Legitimate Interests – to improve our services, maintain website security, and analyse website usage
  3. Legal Obligations – where processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations
  4. Contractual Necessity – where processing is necessary to provide services you request

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse usage.

Cookies may include:

  1. Essential cookies necessary for website operation
  2. Analytics cookies used to understand website traffic and user interactions
  3. Marketing or preference cookies where applicable

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please visit:
Google Privacy Policy

7. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our marketing communications, we may send you emails relating to updates, news, or promotional content.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by:

  1. Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
  2. Contacting us at editor@sportsource.uk

We will not send marketing communications where prohibited by law.

8. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

  1. Service providers and analytics partners
  2. Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
  3. Professional advisers, auditors, or insurers where necessary

Any third parties processing data on our behalf are required to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality measures.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers, including Google Analytics, may process data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

Where international transfers occur, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including reliance on approved contractual protections where required.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on:

  1. The nature of the data
  2. Legal obligations
  3. Security and operational requirements

11. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  1. Access the personal data we hold about you
  2. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  3. Request deletion of your personal data
  4. Object to or restrict certain processing activities
  5. Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  6. Request transfer of your data to another provider
  7. Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at editor@sportsource.uk.

If you are located in the UK, you may also contact the:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA Notice)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  1. The right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used
  2. The right to request deletion of your personal information
  3. The right to correct inaccurate information
  4. The right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

California residents may submit requests regarding their personal information by contacting editor@sportsource.uk.

13. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational security measures designed to protect personal data from:

  1. Unauthorised access
  2. Loss or misuse
  3. Alteration or disclosure

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

15. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected data from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, operational, or regulatory changes.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

17. Contact Us

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

SportSource
Glasgow, Scotland
Email: editor@sportsource.uk