Privacy Policy for SoccerScanner

1. Introduction

SoccerScanner is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is collected, used and stored. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect email addresses from users who create an account or subscribe to updates. Email addresses may be used to:

• Send platform updates, feature announcements and service information.
• Provide marketing communications to non-subscribers who opt in.

We do not collect names, membership details or other personal identifiers for analytics purposes, and we do not deliberately send any such information to Google Analytics.

3. Cookies, Local Storage & Analytics

SoccerScanner uses cookies and local storage to improve your experience while using the site, such as remembering preferences like highlighted matches. These cookies do not track behaviour for advertising.

We use Google Analytics 4 on the public Homepage and Blog only. Analytics will run only after visitors accept analytics cookies. If analytics cookies are rejected, Google Analytics will not load.

4. Information Collected Through Analytics

When analytics cookies are accepted, Google Analytics 4 may collect:

• Pages visited and navigation paths.
• Approximate location (city-level), based on IP anonymisation.
• Device type, operating system and browser details.
• Referral sources (e.g., search engines or external links).
• General interaction data, such as scroll depth or link clicks.

We do not intentionally send names, email addresses, account details or membership information to Google Analytics.

5. Third-Party Processing & Data Retention

Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC, which may process analytics data on servers located outside the United Kingdom. Google Analytics 4 uses a data retention period configured within our account settings; currently, analytics data is retained for 14 months.

Google may also process aggregated or anonymised data according to its own policies. You can review Googles privacy practices at policies.google.com/privacy.

6. Visitor Choices & Consent Management

Visitors can:

• Reject analytics cookies when first visiting the site.
• Change their cookie choice at any time using the cookie settings link provided in the footer.
• Withdraw consent at any time, which immediately disables Google Analytics tracking.

Essential cookies required for basic site functionality cannot be disabled.

7. Account Management & Data Deletion

Users may request deletion of their SoccerScanner account at any time by emailing contactus@soccerscanner.net. When an account deletion request is received, personal data is deleted in accordance with applicable data protection laws, subject to any legal retention obligations..

8. Data Security

All account information is stored in a secure database protected against unauthorised access, misuse and data breaches. We regularly review our security practices to ensure ongoing protection.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulation or platform functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Last reviewed: 08 October 2026

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contactus@soccerscanner.net.