Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – ArsenalDaily Last updated: January 10, 2026

ArsenalDaily (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent, fan-run website dedicated to providing the latest Arsenal news, transfers, match coverage, injuries, opinions, Arsenal Women updates, and a Fans Zone for passionate Gooners worldwide. We are not affiliated with Arsenal Football Club.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we collect responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you visit our website (arsenal-daily.com or similar), sign up for newsletters, post comments, or interact with our content.

This policy complies with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/EEA users, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA for California residents, and other relevant privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information, primarily to enhance your experience on our fan site.

  • Information you provide directly:
    • Email address (when signing up for our newsletter or submitting comments).
    • Name or username (if provided in comments or forms).
    • Any content you post (e.g., comments on articles).
  • Information collected automatically:
    • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources (via tools like Google Analytics).
    • Cookies and similar technologies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
  • From third parties:
    • Anonymized data from ad networks or analytics providers (no direct personal identifiers sold).

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health, race, or financial information) unless voluntarily provided by you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for legitimate purposes, including:

  • Delivering and improving our content, newsletters, and site features.
  • Managing and moderating comments.
  • Analyzing site traffic and usage to make ArsenalDaily better (legitimate interests under GDPR).
  • Sending occasional updates or newsletters (with your consent).
  • Displaying relevant ads (ad-supported site).
  • Complying with legal obligations or protecting our rights.

Under GDPR, our lawful bases include your consent (e.g., newsletter signup) and legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics and security). Under CCPA, we process data for business purposes like service provision and analytics.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and trackers (e.g., Google Analytics) for essential site functions, performance measurement, and advertising.

  • Essential cookies: Required for site operation.
  • Analytics cookies: Track usage to improve content.
  • Advertising cookies: Help show relevant ads (anonymized where possible).

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner (GDPR-compliant). For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if separate).

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information (CCPA: We honor “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” requests).

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., Google for Analytics, email platforms for newsletters) under strict agreements.
  • Ad networks (anonymized data only).
  • Legal authorities if required by law (e.g., court orders).

For international transfers (e.g., to the US for Google services), we rely on safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (GDPR).

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures (e.g., encryption, access controls, firewalls) to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location:

  • GDPR (EU/EEA): Right to access, correct, delete, restrict processing, data portability, object, and withdraw consent. Lodge complaints with your supervisory authority.
  • CCPA/CPRA (California): Right to know/access what data we collect, delete it, opt-out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination for exercising rights.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert contact email, e.g., [email protected]]. We respond within legal timelines (e.g., 30-45 days under CCPA; 1 month under GDPR).

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and browser opt-out requests.

7. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments: Indefinitely (unless removed).
  • Analytics data: Typically 26 months (Google Analytics default).

Data is deleted sooner upon request or when no longer needed, unless required by law.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13 (COPPA compliance). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have, we will delete it. Parents/guardians: Contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

For questions, rights requests, or concerns: Email: [[email protected]]

COYG! We value your trust as fellow Gooners. Thank you for supporting ArsenalDaily.