Privacy Policy

At Sports Ecyclopedia, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have when visiting our website.

We believe in transparency and accountability. Our goal is to make it easy for readers to understand how their information is handled while enjoying our sports content, betting education, and news coverage.

1. Who we are

Sports Ecyclopedia is an independent sports media brand covering sports news, history, betting insights, and fan culture.

Contact information:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at the email above.

2. Information we collect

We collect information to improve your experience and maintain a safe, high-quality website.

a) Information you provide directly

  • When you contact us by email or via the contact form.

  • When you sign up for newsletters or comment on articles.

  • When you provide feedback, story ideas, or corrections.

b) Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we collect limited technical information such as:

  • IP address and browser type.

  • Device information and operating system.

  • Pages visited, time on site, and referring URLs.

  • Cookies and analytics data (see Section 5).

This information helps us improve site performance and user experience.

3. How we use your information

We use collected information for legitimate purposes, including to:

  • Respond to reader inquiries and feedback.

  • Improve our website content, usability, and features.

  • Monitor traffic and engagement for analytics.

  • Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

  • Manage affiliate partnerships responsibly and transparently.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. How we protect your data

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.

These include:

  • Secure server hosting and HTTPS encryption.

  • Restricted access to internal systems.

  • Regular content and plugin updates to maintain site security.

While no system is completely foolproof, we continually review and update our safeguards to maintain the highest level of security possible.

5. Cookies and analytics

Sports Ecyclopedia uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, measure performance, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Cookies help us:

  • Track website traffic and user engagement.

  • Recognize returning visitors for better browsing experience.

  • Serve relevant content and affiliate links responsibly.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect site functionality.

We also use Google Analytics and other trusted analytics tools to monitor site usage and trends. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information.

For more information on Google Analytics privacy, visit support.google.com/analytics.

6. Third-party links and partners

Some pages on Sports Ecyclopedia include links to licensed sportsbook partners or external websites. These partners operate independently and have their own privacy policies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through our links. We are not responsible for their content, practices, or data handling.

7. Affiliate disclosure

Sports Ecyclopedia may earn a commission if you register or make a purchase through affiliate links on our site.

These commissions:

  • Do not affect our editorial opinions or recommendations.

  • Help fund our independent journalism and betting education content.

All affiliate relationships are disclosed in line with our Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy.

8. Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain data rights, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data.

  • Request correction or deletion of inaccurate data.

  • Withdraw consent for data collection (where applicable).

  • Opt out of marketing or cookie tracking.

To exercise your rights, contact team@sportsecyclopedia.com. We will respond within a reasonable time frame, typically within 30 days.

9. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Children’s privacy

Sports Ecyclopedia is intended for users aged 18 and older.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided information to us, please contact team@sportsecyclopedia.com, and we will promptly delete it.

11. Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new regulations, features, or industry best practices.

The updated version will be dated at the top of this page, and major changes will be communicated on our website.

12. How to contact us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact our editorial team:

📧 Email: team@sportsecyclopedia.com

📍 Address: 401 34-37 Liverpool Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2M 7PP

We take every inquiry seriously and will address privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

Final note

Sports Ecyclopedia is committed to protecting your privacy, maintaining transparency, and upholding the highest editorial and ethical standards. We treat your trust as our most valuable asset and will continue to improve our policies to reflect that commitment.