Privacy Policy

1. Who is the data controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, the data controller is ManUtdTimes. If you need to contact us about data or this policy, email [email protected].

2. Information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Information you give us: name, email address and other contact details when you register, subscribe, comment, contact us, enter promotions or complete forms.
• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type/version, device identifiers, operating system, pages viewed, referral sources, timestamps, and other log or usage data (web logs, cookies).
• Transaction data: details of payments or orders if you make purchases via the Website.
• Communications: records of correspondence when you contact us (for example via support or contact forms).

3. How we use your information (purposes & legal bases)

We use personal data for legitimate business purposes including:

• Providing, operating and improving the Website and its features;
• Managing registrations, subscriptions and user accounts;
• Communicating with you (support, notifications, updates) — lawful basis: performance of a contract or legitimate interest;
• Marketing (where you have consented) — lawful basis: consent. You can withdraw consent at any time;
• Analytics, personalization and advertising (including personalised ads served by third parties such as Ezoic) — lawful basis: legitimate interest or consent where required;
• Detecting and preventing fraud and abuse and to comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags and similar technologies to recognise you across visits, remember preferences, and deliver personalised content and ads. Cookies may be:

• Essential: required for core site functionality;
• Performance & analytics: used to measure site usage and improve performance;
• Advertising/targeting: used to deliver and measure targeted advertising.

You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site functionality. Third party partners may also place cookies when you use the Website.

5. Third parties, vendors and advertising partners

We work with third parties to provide services such as analytics, ad technology and hosting. These providers may collect information about your use of the Website and deliver ads or personalise content. Examples include ad networks and yield providers (for example: Ezoic, PubMatic and similar services). We do not control their tracking technologies; please refer to their privacy documents for details and opt-out choices.

6. International transfers

Some of our service providers and partners may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where necessary, we put in place appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.

7. How long we keep your data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, to resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no Internet transmission is completely secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to the Website and you transmit data at your own risk.

9. Sharing and disclosure

We may share personal data with:

• Group companies;
• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, ad delivery, payment processors);
• Buyers or potential buyers in the event of a sale, merger or reorganisation;
• Law enforcement, regulators or other third parties where required by law or to protect rights and safety.

10. Your rights

Subject to local law, you may have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right of access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate or incomplete data;
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions);
• Right to restriction of processing;
• Right to data portability — receive a machine-readable copy of your data;
• Right to object to processing (including direct marketing and profiling);
• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (for users in the UK this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and for EU users the relevant national data protection authority).

To exercise any of these rights contact us at [email protected]. We may need to ask for information to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or a higher age where local law requires). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have processed a child’s data, contact us and we will promptly delete the information where required.

12. Links to other websites

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact us

If you have questions, comments or requests about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://manutdtimes.com

This policy applies only to data collected through the Man Utd Times Website and does not apply to other websites, services or apps operated by third parties.