This Privacy Policy explains how KickStream("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use KickStream and related services.
1. Who we are
KickStream is a football scores, fixtures, news, and highlights website operated by KickStream. For privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@kickstream.com.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide
- Newsletter & alerts: email address and alert preferences when you subscribe.
- Account data (when enabled): name, email, profile image, saved teams and leagues, and membership status.
- Contact form: name, email, and message content when you contact us.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: pages viewed, referring URLs, approximate location (country/region), device type, browser, and timestamps.
- Log data: IP address, user agent, and request metadata stored temporarily for security and rate limiting.
- Cookies & similar technologies: see our Cookie Policy.
- Local storage: saved teams and preferences on your device when you use favorites without an account.
3. How we use your information
We use collected information to:
- Provide live scores, fixtures, standings, news, and related features;
- Send newsletters and match alerts you opt into;
- Personalize saved teams and leagues (including when you sign in);
- Measure traffic and improve the site (analytics);
- Display advertising, including personalized ads where permitted;
- Prevent abuse, enforce our Terms, and protect security;
- Comply with legal obligations.
4. Advertising & Google AdSense
We may use third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to show ads on KickStream. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info (US) or Your Online Choices (EU).
- Learn how Google uses data from partner sites: Google Partner Sites Policy.
Where required by law, we will request consent before placing non-essential cookies used for advertising or analytics.
5. Analytics
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics and/or privacy-focused analytics (e.g. Plausible) to understand how visitors use the site. These services may set cookies or use similar technologies. You can learn more about Google Analytics data practices at Google Privacy Policy.
6. Affiliate links
Some pages may contain affiliate links to third-party products or services. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may receive referral information. See our Disclaimer for more details.
7. How we share information
We may share information with:
- Service providers (hosting, email, analytics, advertising);
- Football data and news providers (only aggregated/non-personal usage data);
- Law enforcement or regulators when required by law;
- A successor entity in connection with a merger or acquisition.
We do not sell your personal information.
8. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law. Newsletter and account data are kept until you unsubscribe or delete your account.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to certain processing (including direct marketing). To exercise these rights, email hello@kickstream.com.
If you are in the UK or EEA, you may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. UK residents may contact the ICO (ico.org.uk).
10. Children
KickStream is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. Contact us if you believe we have collected such data.
11. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including where our hosting or service providers operate. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards where required.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email hello@kickstream.com or visit our Contact page.