Football Media Privacy Policy

 

Our Commitment to You

Football Media PTV Ltd, is dedicated to providing its users with the highest level of transparency and control over the use of their data. In order for us to provide you with our services we are required to collect and process certain personal information about you and your activity. 

By entrusting us with your information, we would like to assure you of our commitment to keep such information private. We have taken measurable steps to protect the confidentiality, security and integrity of this Information. We encourage you to review the following information carefully.

 

Grounds for data collection

Processing of your “Personal Data” (meaning any information which may potentially allow your identification with reasonable means) is necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations towards you and providing you with our services via our websites and related mobile apps and the operation of all of our websites, to protect our legitimate interests and for compliance with legal and regulatory obligations to which we are subject.

When you use our Services, you consent to the collection, storage, use, disclosure and other uses of your Personal Information as described in this Privacy Policy.

 

How do we receive data about you?

We receive your Personal Data from various sources:

  1. Registration information – When you voluntarily provide us your personal details in order to create an account, register to our Services or submit a job application (for example, your name and email address).
  2. When you communicate with us – For example when you send us an email, we collect the Personal Data you provided us with.
  3. Technical information – When operating our Services, we use various technological tracking tools to collect information regarding your use of the Services. Along with our partners, we may use tracking technologies such as cookies, JavaScript, beacons and Local Storage, which are used to store content information and preferences. You can learn more about the tracking tools we use by visiting our Cookie Policy.
  4. Third party information – We may receive your data from third party providers who help us with the provision and maintenance of our Services, such as social networks (for example your name and user name, when you register or log-in to our Services, or Candidate Data (as defined below) when you submit a job application via a social network such as LinkedIn), traffic analytics vendors, fraud prevention agencies and others.

 

What type of data we collect?

Personal Data

In the course of using the Services, we may ask you to provide us with certain Personal Data to provide and improve the Services, to contact or identify you, to enable you to access certain parts of the website, and as otherwise indicated in this Policy. We collect the following Personal Data about you:

  • Identifiers:
    • When you submit an email enquiry we will receive certain identifiers, such as: your name, email address or other voluntary information. 
    • If you connect your account and log-in to our Services via to a social network (for example: if you log in via Facebook), we will also collect certain identifiers, such as your associated profile name, email address and profile photo.  
  • Internet or other electronic network activity information – our Services may use your IP-address and UDID and other information regarding your interaction with our Services and with advertisements displayed on our Websites.
  • Geolocation data – our Services may use information regarding your general location.

 

Non-Personal Data

We also collect data about the use of our Services and the characteristics and activities of users, in order to operate it and improve it. We may collect the following non-Personal Data:

  • Technical information – this includes data such as website visits, the browser you are using and its display settings, your operating system, device type, session start/stop time, time zone, network connection type (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular), and non-identifiable cookie information.
  • Information from third parties – this includes information we receive from our business partners. This may include pseudonymous advertiser identifiers that some advertisers or other third party ad platforms choose to share with us. This information is also used to enhance data points about a particular unique browser or device.

If we combine Personal Data with non-Personal Data, the combined data will be treated as Personal Data. Further Personal Data will only be stored and processed if you voluntarily provide it to us, e.g. through a contact form.

 

Job Candidates from the EU  

  • Personal Data of Job candidates who apply for any of our jobs in the EU (“Candidates”), is also subject to this Privacy Policy, and in addition, to the terms specifically provided in this section, which shall prevail over the rest of the terms of this Privacy Policy in case of inconsistency. Within an application of a Candidate we may collect certain Personal Data about the Candidate, as provided by the Candidate, such as: resume, contact details, occupation data and other related information (“Candidate Data”). 
  • A Candidate may also apply for a position via third parties (such as: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, placement companies, etc.), who may provide us with Candidate’s Personal Data on Candidate’s behalf. Any Personal Data that we receive via from such third parties may be subject to this Privacy Policy, but each Candidate is requested to review the privacy policies of such third parties (of which we do not assume any liability for) prior to providing us with any Personal Data via their services.
  • We aim to protect the privacy of Candidate Data and use such data solely for our and our affiliated companies’ internal recruitment purposes (inter alia, for contacting the Candidates, evaluating them for a specific position, etc.). In case a Candidate provides a reference, certain necessary relevant Candidate Data may be inevitably revealed to such reference in the process of a reference check (e.g., the fact that Candidate is searching for a new job, and any other relevant information included in Candidate’s resume, etc.), and thus a Candidate should not provide a reference in case Candidate does not wish such information to be disclosed.
  • We retain Candidate Data for no longer than thirty (30) months after the last activity was made, unless the Candidate has provided consent for a longer period of retention. Resumes, and Candidate Data provided to us via other means, may be retained in other systems for longer periods, subject to the general retention framework specified in this Policy under the “Retention” section below. The purpose of retaining Candidate Data is to enable us to contact a Candidate who we find suitable in order to inform the Candidate of a new job vacancy, and in order to use such data in case the Candidate contacts us again and applies for the same or a different position. 

 

Tracking Technologies

When you visit or access our Services we use (and authorize 3rd parties to use) pixels, cookies, events and other technologies. Those allow us to automatically collect information about you, your device and your online behavior, in order to enhance your navigation in our Services, improve our Websites’ performance, perform analytics and customize your experience on it. In addition, we may merge information we have with information collected through these tracking technologies with information we may obtain from other sources and, as a result, such information may become Personal Data.

To learn more about our Tracking Technologies please visit our Cookie Policy page. 

 

How do we use the data we collect?

  • Provision of service – for the provision and improvement of our Services, including for support and to respond to your queries.
  • Service announcements – we will use your Personal Data to communicate with you and to keep you informed of our latest updates to our Services and offer you service offers.
  • Marketing and advertising purposes – We may also display certain adverts on our Services on our websites, which we believe will be relevant for you. We make our best efforts to make sure you see only relevant ads and receive relevant communications from us, including but not limited to, by building an automated profile based on your Personal Data.
  • Opt-out of retargeted advertising – You may object to the use of your Personal Data for advertising purposes by disabling your cookies, as described in our Cookie Policy.
  • Analytics, surveys and research – from time to time, we may conduct surveys or test features, and analyze the data we have to develop, evaluate and improve these features, all in order to improve our Services and think of new and exciting features for our users.
  • Protecting our interests – we may use your Personal Data when we believe it’s necessary in order to take precautions against liabilities, investigate and defend ourselves against any third party claims or allegations, investigate and protect ourselves from fraud, protect the security or integrity of our Services and protect the rights and property of Football Media, its users and/or partners.
  • Enforcing of policies – we may use your Personal Data in order to enforce our policies and relevant terms of use of our websites.
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements – we may use your Personal Data to investigate violations, and as required by law, regulation or other governmental authority, or to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.

 

With whom do we share your Personal Data?

  • Internal concerned parties – we share your information with companies in our group, as well as our employees, in order to provide you with our Services.
  • Business partners – we share your information with business partners, such as storage and analytics providers who help us provide you with our Services. These third parties may have access to your Personal Data so that they may perform these tasks on our behalf, but they are obligated to comply with this Privacy Policy and may not use your Personal Data for any other purpose.
  • Compliance with laws and law enforcement entities – we cooperate with government and law enforcement officials and private parties to enforce and comply with the law. We will disclose any data about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate to respond to claims and legal process (including but not limited to subpoenas), to protect our or a third party’s property and rights, to protect the safety of the public or any person, or to prevent or stop any activity we may consider to be, or to pose a risk of being, illegal, unethical, inappropriate or legally actionable. We also may be required to disclose an individual’s Personal Data in response to a lawful request by public authorities, including meeting national security or law enforcement requirements.
  • Merger and acquisitions – we may share your data if we enter into a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of some or all of our assets. Any party that acquires our assets as part of such a transaction may continue to use your data in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

Notice for California Consumers (Capitalized terms herein shall have the meaning assigned to them under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”)):

  • In the preceding 12 months, we have Sold Personal Information (solely in connection to our display of advertising on our Brand Websites, from which you can opt out at any time by disabling your cookies, as explained in this policy), in the following categories:
  1. Identifiers (namely IP address and similar online identifiers); 
  2. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information (including, but not limited to, information regarding your interaction with our Site);
  3. Geolocation Data.
  • In the preceding 12 months, we have disclosed Personal Information, as necessary for the performance of certain Business Purposes, with our Service Providers, as described in this Policy. Such Personal Information includes the following categories:
  1. Identifiers (such as name, IP, email address or other similar identifiers);
  2. Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information (including, but not limited to, information regarding your interaction with our Site);
  3. Geolocation Data.
  • The Services are not intended for the use of minors. We have not knowingly Sold nor will we Sell the Personal Information of minors under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization.

 

How we protect your information

We have implemented administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your Personal Data. Your data is stored on secure servers and isn’t publicly available. We limit access of your information only to those employees or partners on a “need to know” basis, in order to enable the carrying out of the agreement between us. 

While we seek to protect your information to ensure that it is kept confidential, we cannot absolutely guarantee its security. You need to help us prevent unauthorized access to your account by protecting your password appropriately and limiting access to your account. You will be solely responsible for keeping your password confidential and for all use of your password and your account, including any unauthorized use. You should also be aware that there is always some risk involved in transmitting information over the internet. While we strive to protect your Personal Data, we cannot ensure or warrant the security and privacy of your Personal Data or other content you transmit using the Services, and you do so at your own risk. 

 

Retention

We will retain your Personal Data for as long as necessary to provide our Services, and as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Retention periods will be determined taking into account the type of information that is collected and the purpose for which it is collected, bearing in mind the requirements applicable to the situation and the need to destroy outdated, unused information at the earliest reasonable time. Under applicable regulations, we will keep records containing client personal data, trading information, account opening documents, communications and anything else as required by applicable laws and regulations. 

 

Transfer of data outside the EEA 

EU users, please note that some data recipients may be located outside the EEA. In such cases we will transfer your data only to such countries as approved by the European Commission as providing adequate level of data protection, or enter into legal agreements ensuring an adequate level of data protection.

 

Your Rights

California Consumers’ Rights 

If you reside in California, you are granted the following rights with regard to your Personal Data:

  1. Receive disclosure regarding what Personal Data concerning you is being processed, sold, and other details pertaining to it (such as its categories, sources, recipients, purpose and specific pieces of Personal Information), in the 12 months prior to the request.
  2. You may also receive a copy of your Personal Data obtained by us in the 12 months prior to your request, in a readily usable format.
  3. Request erasure of Personal Data we collected from you.
  4. Right to not be discriminated because of the exercise of your rights under the CCPA.
  5. Right to opt-out of the Sale of Personal Information

 

However, please note that these rights pertain to California residents only, are not absolute, and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. 

 

European Users’ Rights

If you reside within the European Union, you may request to: 

  1. Receive confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning you is being processed, and access your stored Personal Data, together with supplementary information. 
  2. Receive a copy of Personal Data you directly volunteer to us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. 
  3. Request rectification of your Personal Data that is in our control.
  4. Request erasure of your Personal Data. 
  5. Object to the processing of Personal Data by us. 
  6. Request to restrict processing of your Personal Data by us.
  7. Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

 

However, please note that these rights pertain to EU residents only, are not absolute, and may be subject to our own legitimate interests and regulatory requirements. 

 

Users outside the EU

Under certain jurisdictions, some of the aforementioned rights may apply as well. Please contact us using the contact details provided below and we would make our best efforts to assist with any questions or requests.

 

How to contact us?

If you wish to exercise any of the aforementioned rights, or receive more information, please contact us using the details provided below. Kindly specify your country of residence, and the name of the website subject of your request:

Email privacy@footballmedia.com

 

Please be advised that upon receiving your request, and according to legal obligations to which we are subject, we will first need to verify your request and therefore we may ask you to provide us with additional verification details, as needed. Following our verification process, we will respond to your request within the timeframe required under applicable laws.

 

Our Policy toward Children

We understand the importance of protecting children’s privacy, especially in an online environment. The Services are not designed for or directed at children under the age of 16 years old (“Minors”). We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from Minors. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that his or her child has provided us with Personal Data, he or she should contact us using the details provided above.

 

Updates to this Policy 

This Privacy Policy is subject to changes from time to time, in our sole discretion. The most current version will always be posted on our websites (as reflected in the “Last Updated” heading). You are advised to check for updates regularly. In the event of material changes, we will provide you with a notice. By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the updated Privacy Policy. 

Notwithstanding the forgoing, as of January 1st 2020, this Policy will be updated at least once every 12 months.