Privacy Policy

360 Sport News (“360SportNews”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent global sports-news publisher. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain English, what information we collect, why, how we use and share it, and the choices and rights you have. If anything here is unclear, email [email protected].

Introduction & Scope

This policy applies to information we collect through our website at 360sportnews.com, our progressive web app (PWA), and our Google Play application (together, the “Services”) — including when you read our articles, subscribe to our free newsletter “The Daily Sports Digest”, or contact us.

360SportNews is ad-supported and affiliate-supported: our content is free to read, and we earn revenue through advertising, affiliate links, and partnerships. As a result, we work with third-party advertising, affiliate, and analytics partners. This policy does not cover third parties we do not own or control, such as advertisers, affiliate merchants, or other sites we link to.

Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: what you give us directly, what we collect automatically, and what we receive from third parties.

Information You Provide to Us

• Newsletter signup. When you subscribe to The Daily Sports Digest, we collect your email address so we can send you the newsletter.
• Contact and correspondence. If you email us or use a contact form, we collect your email address, your message, and anything else you include.
• Story pitches and tips. If you send us a pitch, tip, or other editorial submission, we collect what you provide, which may include your name, contact details, and the submission content.

Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Services, some information is collected automatically through cookies, similar technologies, and our analytics tools:

• Usage data. Articles you view, links you click, time spent on pages, scroll behaviour, referring pages, and how you navigate the Services.
• Device and technical data. Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen size, and similar characteristics.
• Approximate location. A general location (country, region, or city) derived from your IP address. We do not collect precise GPS location.
• Log data. Server logs that may include your IP address, request dates and times, and standard internet log information.
• Cookie and identifier data. Cookies, device identifiers, and similar identifiers used for analytics, advertising, and remembering your preferences.

Information We Receive From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from our advertising and analytics partners, such as aggregated audience insights, advertising identifiers, and inferences about interests. These partners use their own cookies and may combine what they collect with information from other sources.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Services and serve you our content.
• Send you The Daily Sports Digest and respond to your messages, pitches, and requests.
• Understand how our content performs and how readers use the Services, so we can improve them.
• Display advertising, including interest-based advertising, measure its effectiveness, and operate our affiliate relationships.
• Maintain security, prevent fraud and abuse, and troubleshoot problems.
• Comply with our legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data only where we have a legal basis:

• Consent. For non-essential cookies, interest-based advertising, and our newsletter, where required. You can withdraw it at any time.
• Legitimate interests. To operate, secure, and improve the Services, understand our audience, and support our ad- and affiliate-funded model, where not overridden by your rights.
• Legal obligation. Where we must process information to comply with applicable law.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to run the Services, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and deliver and measure advertising. Some are essential; others are optional and used only with your consent where required. You can manage cookies through your browser settings and, where offered, our cookie controls. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.

Advertising, Affiliates & Analytics Partners

Because we are funded by advertising and affiliate revenue, we work with third-party partners in three areas:

• Advertising partners may use cookies and identifiers to show you relevant ads on our Services and elsewhere, cap how often you see an ad, and measure performance. This may involve interest-based (personalised) advertising.
• Affiliate partners let us earn a commission when you click certain links and make a purchase, and may use cookies to attribute referrals. We are not responsible for their websites.
• Analytics partners help us understand how readers use the Services.

These partners are independent controllers of the data they collect, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies, including how to opt out of interest-based advertising.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information in the everyday sense of the word. We share it only as follows:

• Service providers. Vendors who help us run the Services — such as hosting, email delivery, and analytics — and may use the information only to provide services to us.
• Advertising, affiliate, and analytics partners as described above, primarily through cookies and similar technologies.
• Legal and safety reasons. Where we believe disclosure is required by law or reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of 360SportNews, our readers, or others.
• Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets.

Note that under some privacy laws, including California law, using cookies and identifiers for cross-context behavioural (interest-based) advertising may be treated as a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. See Your Rights & Choices below for how to opt out.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as we reasonably need it for the purposes in this policy, then delete or anonymise it. How long depends on the type of data: for example, we keep your newsletter email while you remain subscribed, and analytics and log data for the period needed to understand trends and keep the Services secure. We may retain some information longer where required by law or to resolve disputes.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect your information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. You also play a role, for example by using a strong, unique password.

Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights over your personal information under the applicable data-protection laws in your region.

If You Are in the EU or UK (GDPR)

• Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify data that is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Erase your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Portability — receive certain data in a portable format.
• Object to or restrict certain processing, including direct marketing and processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent at any time, where we rely on it.

If You Are in California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
• Delete personal information we have collected, subject to exceptions.
• Correct inaccurate personal information.
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising.
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To make a request, email [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity first, and we will respond within the timeframes required by the applicable data-protection laws in your region. You can also manage advertising and cookie choices through your browser settings, our cookie controls, and our advertising partners’ opt-out tools. If you believe we have mishandled your information, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.

International Data Transfers

360SportNews is a global publication, and our partners and service providers may be located in other countries. As a result, your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries whose data-protection laws differ from those where you live. Where required, we take steps to ensure such transfers have appropriate safeguards consistent with the applicable data-protection laws in your region.

Children’s Privacy

The Services are intended for a general, adult audience and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 (or under 13 where that is the relevant age in your region). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact [email protected] and we will take steps to delete it.

Newsletter & Marketing

If you subscribe to The Daily Sports Digest, we use your email address to send you the newsletter and related updates. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time by clicking it or emailing [email protected]. Even after you unsubscribe, we may still send essential, non-promotional messages, such as replies to your requests.

Third-Party Links

Our content frequently links to other websites, including advertisers, affiliate merchants, and sources we reference. When you click such a link and leave the Services, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites, and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the current version here. The version published at this URL is always the most up-to-date one, so please review it periodically. Continued use of the Services after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all reasonable enquiries promptly.