Privacy Policy
Welcome to Off Side Social. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
1. Introduction
Off Side Social ("we," "our," or "us") is a football-focused digital media platform dedicated to bringing fans around the world the latest football news, match updates, transfer reports, player stories, tactical analysis, and opinion pieces. Our goal is simple: to keep football fans informed with quality, reliable, and engaging content. We understand that your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy has been created to explain, in clear and straightforward language, what information we collect when you visit [Insert Website URL], how we use it, and the choices available to you. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with any part of it, we recommend discontinuing use of the site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect a limited amount of information to operate and improve our website. This generally falls into three categories:
a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily If you contact us, subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or fill out a form, you may choose to share personal details such as your name and email address. We only collect this information when you provide it yourself.
b) Non-Personal Information When you browse Official Social, certain technical information is automatically collected, including your browser type, device type, operating system, approximate location (based on IP address), pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring website. This information helps us understand how our audience interacts with our content.
c) Cookies and Similar Technologies Like most websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. More details are provided in the Cookies Policy section below.
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for legitimate purposes related to running and improving Off Side Social, including:
• Enhancing the overall user experience on our website • Analysing website traffic and understanding how visitors engage with our content • Responding to enquiries, feedback, or support requests • Improving the quality, relevance, and accuracy of our football content • Maintaining the security and integrity of our website• •Displaying advertisements that are relevant to your interests We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality. Off Side Social uses cookies to:
• Recognise returning visitors and remember basic preferences • Understand how users navigate and interact with our content • Measure the performance of articles and website features • Support advertising services, including personalized
Cookies help us make Official Social faster, more relevant, and more enjoyable to use. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block or delete them at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.
5. Google Ad-sense and Advertising
Official Social may display advertisements through third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to help support the free content we provide.
As part of this:
• Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on their interests and browsing behaviour. • These third-party vendors have their own privacy policies governing how they use information, and Official Social does not have direct control over their data practices. • Users can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page, or by using the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools where available.
We encourage users who wish to learn more about how Google uses data to review Google's own privacy and advertising policies directly.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to external websites, such as official club sites, social media platforms, news sources, or partner content. These links are provided for your convenience and to enrich your reading experience.
Please note that Official Social has no control over the content or privacy practices of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party site they visit. We are not responsible for the practices or content of websites outside our own
7. Analytics
We use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use Official Social. These tools collect information such as page views, session duration, click behaviour, and general traffic patterns.
This data is used strictly to improve our website performance, content strategy, and user experience. Analytics information is typically aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
8. Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected through our website from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or loss. This includes standard security practices commonly used across the digital media industry.
However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security, and any information shared with us is done at your own risk.
9. Children's Privacy
Off Side Social is intended for a general football-loving audience and is not specifically directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the applicable age limit defined by local regulations.
If you are a minor, we encourage you to use this website under the guidance of a parent or guardian. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove such information promptly.
10. User Rights
Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information • Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable • Withdraw consent for data processing, where consent was the basis for collection • Object to certain uses of your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Off Side Social may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other operational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date.
We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please feel free to reach out to us:
• Email: offsidesocial.india@gmail.com • Website: https://offsidesocial.com
Thank you for being part of the Official Social community. We're committed to keeping your experience safe, transparent, and focused on what matters most — the game we all love.