Privacy Policy

Who we are

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Effective Date: 03/03/2025

Cork Sports News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you subscribe to our service.

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to Cork Sports News, we collect the following information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, billing details, and payment method (processed securely via Stripe through WooCommerce).
  • Site Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, collected through Google Analytics and Bing Webmaster for performance monitoring and user behavior analysis.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and other device information used to monitor site access and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process and manage your subscription payments securely via Stripe.
  • Maintain and monitor subscriber access to Cork Sports News content.
  • Improve website performance, user experience, and content effectiveness.
  • Comply with legal requirements and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Third-Party Services

We integrate third-party services to process payments and analyze site metrics:

  • WooCommerce & Stripe: Secure payment processing.
  • Google Analytics & Bing Webmaster: Collect site metrics and user behavior data.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing data handling.

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Your account information is stored securely and is only accessible to authorized personnel.
  • We do not store payment details—these are processed securely by Stripe.
  • We implement security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your data.

5. Data Retention & Deletion

  • We retain your account data for as long as you are subscribed.
  • If you cancel your subscription, your account and associated data will be deleted.
  • You can request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us

6. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data.
  • Opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your browser settings or using ad-blocking tools.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our service after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at paulhogangates@gmail.com