Your Privacy Is a
Serious Business to Us
We believe in full transparency about the data we collect, why we collect it, and exactly how it’s used. No jargon — just plain language.
Privacy Policy Overview
Welcome to SoccerBall.Pro (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://soccerball.pro/.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our website.
🛡️ Short version: We only collect what we need to run our website, we never sell your personal data, and we are fully transparent about our affiliate relationships.
Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways depending on how you interact with our website:
| Data Type | What It Includes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Log Data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site | Site performance & security |
| Contact Info | Name, email (only if you contact us) | Respond to inquiries |
| Analytics Data | Page views, bounce rates, referrer URLs | Improve content quality |
| Cookie Data | Session tokens, preference settings | User experience |
| Affiliate Clicks | Click-through data (anonymized) | Track affiliate commissions |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, passwords, or social security numbers. We do not intentionally collect data that is unnecessary for operating this website.
Third-Party Links & Services
Our website contains links to third-party websites such as Amazon, major sports retailers, and brand websites. We provide these links for your convenience to help you purchase products we review.
Please be aware: we have no control over the privacy practices of external sites. When you leave SoccerBall.Pro, we strongly encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of any site you visit.
Third-party services we use that may process data include:
- Google Analytics — Web analytics (see Google’s Privacy Policy)
- Amazon Associates — Affiliate program tracking
- Cloudflare — CDN and DDoS protection
Affiliate Disclosure in This Policy
SoccerBall.Pro is a participant in various affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We earn a small commission when you purchase products through our links, at absolutely no extra cost to you.
These commissions help fund our independent research and keep our content free for all readers. However, our editorial recommendations are never influenced by these financial relationships. For a full explanation of how our affiliate program works, please read our dedicated Affiliate Disclaimer page.
💡 Important: Affiliate income never dictates which products we recommend. If a ball scores low in our testing, we say so — regardless of commission rates.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data submitted to or generated by our website:
SSL Encryption
All data transmitted via our site is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS protocols.
Secure Hosting
We use reputable, security-audited hosting providers with firewall protection.
Regular Updates
Our software, plugins, and systems are kept updated to patch vulnerabilities.
No Data Selling
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.
While we take reasonable measures to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we will notify affected users in the unlikely event of a data breach as required by applicable law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data under laws such as GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California). We respect these rights for all users globally:
Right to Access
Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectify
Ask us to correct inaccurate personal data we hold.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data from our systems.
Right to Object
Object to certain types of data processing we carry out.
Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable, machine-readable format.
Restrict Processing
Ask us to limit how we use your personal data temporarily.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children’s Privacy
SoccerBall.Pro is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.
We will promptly delete any personal information relating to children under 13 from our records upon notification. We comply fully with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we offer. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Post a prominent notice on our website for significant changes
- Where appropriate, notify you by email if you have provided your contact details
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of SoccerBall.Pro after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your data rights, or have concerns about how your information is handled, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Or visit our Contact page to send a message directly. We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.
You can also learn more about how we operate by visiting our About page or reading our Affiliate Disclaimer.