1. Introduction

Welcome to GoalRush (“we”, “us”, “our”). We operate an online platform that provides football news, tools, insights, statistics and related content. By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please stop using GoalRush immediately.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use GoalRush:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact information – such as name, email address (if you contact us or subscribe).
• Feedback and messages – information you send through contact forms, email or other communication methods.
• Account details – if we ever add user accounts, we may collect username and basic profile details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit GoalRush, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address and approximate location (country or city level)
• Device type, browser type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks and interactions
• Referring URLs (the website you came from)

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies, pixels and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use the website
• Improve performance and user experience
• Provide analytics and, where applicable, personalized content or ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Operating, maintaining and improving the GoalRush website and tools
• Providing football-related content, news, stats and features
• Responding to your messages, questions or feedback
• Monitoring usage patterns to improve performance and security
• Sending optional updates, newsletters or notifications (if you subscribe)
• Detecting, preventing and addressing technical or security issues

4. Legal Bases for Processing (For Users in the EU/EEA)

For visitors from the European Union / EEA, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you accept cookies or sign up for optional communications.
• Legitimate interest – to maintain and improve our services, keep the website secure and understand usage patterns.
• Contract – when processing is necessary to provide services you have requested.
• Legal obligation – when we are required to keep certain records or share information due to law.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in the following cases:

• Service providers – trusted third parties that help us host the site, analyze traffic or send emails.
• Analytics tools – such as Google Analytics or similar services, to understand our audience.
• Legal reasons – if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety or property.

These third parties are required to handle your data in a secure and responsible way.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

GoalRush may contain links to external websites (for example: news sources, football sites, partners, ads). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit through GoalRush.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use cookies to remember your preferences, improve site performance and measure traffic.

You can usually manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some parts of the site may not work properly if certain cookies are disabled.

8. Data Retention

We keep your information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we aim to delete, anonymize or securely store it.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, please understand that no method of transmission or storage on the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

GoalRush is not specifically targeted at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal limits)
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below.

12. International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from different countries. By using GoalRush, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in servers located in different regions, where data protection laws may differ from the laws in your country.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, applicable laws, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us at:

• Email: support@goalrush.example (replace with your real email)
• Website: your-domain.com (replace with your actual domain)

Last Updated: 08 December 2025