Privacy Policy for FM Blog
Welcome to FM Blog! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our services, or download content from us.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The "help" feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
- Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and any other contact details you provide when signing up for our newsletter or downloading content from FM Blog.
- Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website, including pages visited, links clicked, and the time spent on different pages.
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and gather usage data. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- Email Marketing: By downloading any content from FM Blog, you consent to being added to our newsletter. This allows us to keep you updated with the latest Football Manager guides, updates, and exclusive offers. You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link provided in each email.
- Personalization: We may use data to customize your experience on FM Blog, tailoring content and offers to your interests.
- Analytics: To better understand our audience, we may analyze usage data, allowing us to improve our website and content.
Sharing Your Information
We value your privacy and do not sell your personal data. However, in some instances, we may share information with trusted third parties, including:
- Service Providers: We work with third-party providers for payment processing, email marketing, and website analytics. These providers have access to your data solely to perform these services and are obligated to maintain confidentiality.
- Partners and Affiliates: We may partner with affiliate or other third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies, as we do not control their practices.
Legal Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This means:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your data.
- Right to Rectification: If any data is incorrect, you can ask us to correct it.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.
Data Security
We take data security seriously and have implemented measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. While we strive to use industry-standard means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure.
Your Consent and Right to Withdraw
By downloading content from FM Blog, you consent to be added to our mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly via our Contact Page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, so please review it periodically. Your continued use of FM Blog constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Unauthorized duplication or publication of any materials from this Site is expressly prohibited.
