Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 30, 2025

Who we are
We are the sports portal Sportazzo, where you can read stories and news from the world international sports.
Our website address is: https://sportazzo.com
For any questions related to personal data protection, you can contact us via email: contact@sportazzo.com

What data we collect and why

We collect data only to the extent necessary for the proper functioning of the website, improving content, and ensuring security.

1. Data you provide

When you leave a comment: name, email address, IP address, and comment content.

When you register (if that option exists): username, email, and any additional data you choose to provide.

2. Data collected automatically

Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, access time.

Cookies: see more about them in the dedicated section.

3. Data from third parties

If you view embedded content (YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), those services may collect data according to their own policies.

Legal basis for data processing

We process your data based on:

Consent – when you accept cookies or subscribe to the newsletter.
Legitimate interest – for traffic analysis and website improvement.
Legal obligation – when we are required to retain certain data (e.g., for security reasons).

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to provide a better user experience and analyze traffic.

Types of cookies we use:

Necessary – for site functionality (e.g., login, comments).
Analytical – e.g., Google Analytics, to understand which content you visit.
Marketing / Advertising – if banner ads or Google AdSense are enabled.

Users can always refuse certain categories of cookies via the cookie banner or by changing browser settings.

Embedded content and third parties

Articles on our site may contain embedded content (videos, images, social media posts). When you load such content, it behaves as if you have visited that website directly.
Those websites (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter) may collect data about you and use their own cookies. We have no control over that data.

Who we share your data with

We share your data only with services necessary for the operation of the website:

Hosting provider (AdriaHost) – for website hosting.
Spam protection (e.g., Akismet) – for filtering unwanted comments.
Google Analytics / AdSense – when using analytics or advertising services.

We never sell or rent your data to third parties.

How long we retain your data

Comments and their metadata are stored permanently to recognize and automatically approve future comments.

Data of registered users are kept as long as the account exists. After deleting the account, the data are deleted as well.

Cookie consent logs are kept for 12 months.

Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have the right to:

Request access to your data.
Correct inaccurate data.
Request data deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or object to processing.
Request export of data we store about you.

You can send your request to contact@sportazzo.com, and we will respond within the legally required period.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
If we use Google Analytics or AdSense, data may be transferred to servers outside the EU, but only in accordance with Google’s Standard Contractual Clauses.