Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 25, 2026
Matchday Brief respects reader privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, how that information may be used, and what choices you have as a visitor.
This policy applies to Matchday Brief and the pages, articles, and features published on this website.
Information We May Collect
Matchday Brief is primarily an editorial sports website. You can read articles without creating an account, logging in, or directly submitting personal information.
However, some information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This may include:
- your browser type;
- your device type;
- your approximate location based on network information;
- pages you visit;
- links you click;
- referring pages or search terms;
- date and time of access;
- basic technical information used for security, analytics, and site performance.
This type of information is generally used in aggregate form to understand how readers use the site and to improve the reading experience.
Information You Choose to Provide
If you contact us by email, we may receive your email address, name if provided, and the content of your message.
We use this information only to review your request, respond when appropriate, investigate corrections, or improve the site. We do not sell reader emails or use contact messages to create unrelated marketing lists.
How We Use Information
Information collected through the site may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website;
- understand which articles and categories are useful to readers;
- improve page performance and readability;
- detect spam, abuse, or technical problems;
- respond to reader questions, corrections, or feedback;
- comply with legal obligations when required.
We do not use personal information to make decisions about employment, credit, insurance, medical treatment, or other sensitive matters.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Matchday Brief may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember basic information or understand how visitors use a site.
Cookies may be used for:
- basic website functionality;
- analytics and traffic measurement;
- security and spam prevention;
- advertising and ad measurement;
- remembering certain preferences.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some website features or third-party services may not work as expected.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand general site usage. Analytics data can help us learn which pages are visited, how readers move through the site, and whether technical issues are affecting the reading experience.
Analytics tools may collect information such as device type, browser type, general location, pages visited, and time spent on pages. We use this information to improve the site, not to identify individual readers.
Advertising
Matchday Brief may display advertising to support the operation of the site.
Advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and show ads that may be more relevant to visitors. These technologies may collect information about your visits to this and other websites.
If Google AdSense or other Google advertising services are used, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services by visiting Google's privacy and advertising resources.
You may be able to opt out of certain personalized advertising through your browser settings, device settings, or advertising industry opt-out tools.
Third-Party Links
Articles on Matchday Brief may link to third-party websites for context, references, or reader convenience. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, accuracy, or content of third-party websites.
When you leave Matchday Brief and visit another site, the privacy policy of that site applies.
Embedded Content and External Media
Some pages may include images, embeds, or media hosted by third-party services. These third parties may collect technical information, use cookies, or track interactions according to their own policies.
We try to use external media in a way that supports the article and improves the reader experience.
Data Sharing
We do not sell personal information.
Information may be shared only in limited situations, such as:
- with service providers that help operate the website;
- when required by law, regulation, legal process, or government request;
- to protect the rights, safety, and security of the site, readers, or others;
- in connection with a business transfer, if the ownership or operation of the site changes.
Service providers are expected to use information only for the services they provide.
Data Retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Email messages, correction requests, or feedback may be retained for a reasonable period so we can respond, keep records of editorial decisions, or improve future content.
Children's Privacy
Matchday Brief is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Your Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding personal information. These may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of certain information.
You can also:
- disable cookies in your browser;
- use browser privacy controls;
- opt out of some personalized advertising tools;
- contact us about privacy questions or correction requests.
Because Matchday Brief does not require user accounts, some requests may be limited by the information available to us.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the website and any information submitted to us. However, no website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Readers should avoid sending sensitive personal information through ordinary email.
International Visitors
Matchday Brief may be accessed from different countries. By using the site, you understand that information may be processed in countries where our service providers or hosting systems operate.
Privacy rights and data protection laws may vary by location.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to report a privacy concern, or need to request a correction, you can contact us at:
We will review reasonable privacy-related requests and respond when appropriate.