Privacy policy for Foot-Africa.com

PRIVACY POLICY FOR FOOT-AFRICA.COM

1. PREAMBLE

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, THE USERS AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF A USER DISAGREES WITH ANY OF THE POLICY'S TERMS OR IS UNABLE TO COMPLY, THEY MUST IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE SERVICE.

BY CONTINUING TO USE THE SERVICE, THE USERS CONSENT TO THE COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND STORAGE OF THEIR PERSONAL DATA AS OUTLINED IN THIS POLICY AND APPLICABLE LEGISLATION.

2. GENERAL

The website https://foot-africa.com (referred to as the "Website") is operated by STNL MEDIA INVEST LIMITED, a company registered at: 7 Florinis Street, Greg Tower, 2nd Floor PC 1065 Nicosia, Cyprus, with registration number: ΗΕ387553 (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”).

All terms used within this Privacy Policy (the "Policy") carry the meanings assigned to them in the terms of use.

The Company is dedicated to protecting Users' privacy and personal data, adhering to the requirements of the applicable law. This Policy aims to create a safe and transparent environment for all Users when accessing the Service or Website.

The Policy outlines how the Company collects, processes, stores, and secures Users' personal data, and provides contact details for the person responsible for managing this data.

3. COLLECTED PERSONAL DATA

When the Users interact with the Website and the Service, the Company processes the following personal data:

Information provided during registration on the Website;
Cookie files;
Users’ IP addresses;
Browser settings and parameters (User-agent).

The Company collects personal data only when the Users voluntarily provide it, such as by registering on the Website or consenting to the use of cookies during their interactions with the Website.

The Company collects data including:

Statistics related to Website visits (e.g., connections, traffic, and browser details);
Date, time, and duration of Website use;
Login activity on the Website.

This list is exhaustive, and the Company does not collect or process additional data related to User behavior on the Website.

The Company does not collect sensitive personal data such as information on race, ethnicity, political or religious beliefs, union memberships, criminal records, health, sexual activity, or biometric/genetic data.

4. DATA COLLECTION, PROCESSING, AND STORAGE PURPOSES; STORAGE PERIOD

The Company uses personal data to:

Provide the Users with access to Website services;
Improve the quality of services offered on the Website;
Personalize the User experience.

Data collection, processing, and storage comply with the terms of the Terms of Use, this Policy, the Law, and other legal requirements of the Republic of Tunisia.

Personal data is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy. This includes the period during which a User maintains an account on the Website, though retention may extend beyond account deletion.

5. COOKIES

Cookies are small data files sent by the Website and stored by Users’ browsers on their devices (e.g., computers or mobile phones).

Cookies may be categorized as follows:

Persistent Cookies: Stored until manually deleted by the User;
Session Cookies: Stored only until the browser is closed;
First-Party Cookies: Set by the Website;
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services.

Important information about cookies:

Cookies are refreshed each time the Website is visited;
Browsers automatically store cookies on User devices;
Disabling cookies may limit access to certain Website functionalities and materials.

Based on the classification of the International Chamber of Commerce, the Website uses these types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Allow the Users to navigate the Website and access key services (e.g., secure pages, registration, search).
Performance Cookies: Collect information on Website usage (e.g., most visited pages, session duration, popular sections, and service efficiency).
Functional Cookies: Save settings (e.g., usernames, profile pictures, preferred language, saved preferences) and enable interactive features like comments and video playback.
Targeting Cookies: Deliver content tailored to Users’ interests and manage personalized recommendations or advertisements.

Third-party services, including Meta Platforms, Inc., X Corp., and Alphabet Inc., may use cookies on the Website. While these services enhance analytics and functionality, their cookie policies are managed independently. The Users may disable third-party cookies by logging out of their accounts and clearing browser data.

To fully utilize the Website, the Users must enable cookies. Disabling them may restrict access to certain content or limit Website functionality.

6. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

The Website may provide links to external platforms, including those of partners, advertisers, or other entities. These third-party sites operate independently and are neither controlled nor managed by the Company. Such websites may collect and handle User data, as well as other information transmitted through User browsers, in accordance with their own internal policies.

This Policy does not govern the practices of external websites.

7. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA TO THIRD PARTIES

The Company does not disclose Users’ personal data to third parties unless:

It is required to comply with legal obligations;
The data subject has explicitly authorized such disclosure;
In other scenarios outlined in this Policy.

The Company prioritizes User trust and employs all necessary measures to safeguard their personal data.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Company adheres to all relevant legal obligations regarding the confidentiality of personal data, as mandated by the laws of the Republic of Tunisia.

To protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unlawful disclosure, alteration, or destruction, the Company utilizes established and widely recognized technological, organizational, and operational safeguards. However, it cannot guarantee complete protection against external threats beyond its scope of responsibility.

9. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS

Individuals whose personal data is processed are entitled to the following rights under the Law:

To be informed of the existence of their personal data held by the owner, operator, or any third party, as well as to receive details such as:
- Confirmation of the collection, purpose, origin, and methods of data processing;
- A comprehensive list of their personal data;
- The duration of data processing, including storage timelines.
To request corrections or updates to their personal data from the owner or operator, provided there is supporting documentation.
To demand the suspension of data processing by the owner, operator, or any third party if there is evidence of non-compliance with legal data collection or processing requirements.
To request the removal of their personal data if it has been collected or processed in violation of applicable laws or in cases specified by the legislation of the Republic of Tunisia.
To revoke previously granted consent for the collection, processing, dissemination, transfer to third parties, or cross-border transfer of their personal data.
To give or withhold consent for the inclusion of their personal data in publicly available sources.
To seek protection of their rights and interests, including claims for moral and material damages.
To exercise any other rights granted by the Law or other applicable legislation.

10. COMPANY CONTACTS

The Users wishing to update, access, block, delete their personal data, or revoke their consent for data processing under this Policy, as well as those with comments, requests, or complaints regarding the Company’s use of their personal data, may contact the Company via email at: contact@foot-africa.com.

11. UPDATES

This Policy is subject to periodic updates or revisions without prior notice to the Users, particularly to align with changes in legal requirements. By continuing to use the Website, the Users agree to the latest version of the Policy published on the Website. The Users are encouraged to regularly review the Policy for updates or changes.