Privacy

Purpose and Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines the manner in which LiveScore Arcade collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information as required by South African law, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). By accessing or using livescore.blog, you agree to the practices described herein. This policy applies to all users, visitors, and registered members of our website. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding your personal data throughout your interactions with the LiveScore Arcade platform. The aim is to ensure that your privacy rights are protected, and your personal information is handled lawfully, fairly, and transparently. The scope of this policy covers data collected via our website, promotions, communication channels, and partnerships with third-party service providers and affiliates. If you have any questions regarding the policy or require further details about how your information is processed, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]. We update this policy regularly to ensure compliance with evolving data protection regulations and best practices, and encourage you to review this document periodically. This Privacy Policy forms part of the terms and conditions for use of LiveScore Arcade and is binding upon all users. By accessing our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please refrain from using the site. We reserve the right to amend or update this policy at any time, with changes effective upon posting. This document covers both how we use personal information and your rights regarding your data.

Types of Information Collected

At LiveScore Arcade, we may collect a variety of information from users, encompassing both personally identifiable and non-personally identifiable data. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to, names, physical and postal addresses, email addresses, contact telephone numbers, and user account information when you register or subscribe to specific services. We may also collect technical information, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, operating system, referral URLs, usage times, and site navigation patterns through the use of cookies and similar technologies. Additional information may be gathered through voluntary participation in promotions, surveys, or correspondence with our support team. We may collect information concerning your preferences for live scores, sports standings, favorite teams, and any promotional codes you choose to redeem. Payment-related information may be processed if you make purchases or participate in paid promotions, but financial details are handled securely and in accordance with relevant payment regulations. All data collected is handled strictly for the legitimate business purposes described in this policy and is protected against unauthorised access or misuse.

Method of Information Collection

Information is collected directly from users when you interact with our website, complete registration forms, subscribe to newsletters, enter promotions, or contact us for support or inquiries. Automated data collection occurs through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools embedded in livescore.blog, which help us understand user behavior, monitor site traffic, and enhance our services. Anonymous data may be aggregated for analytical and reporting purposes. Where information is collected from third-party partners, such collection will be in accordance with the relevant agreements and South African data protection regulations. We use secure protocols when transmitting sensitive data, and our systems are designed to detect and prevent data breaches. By continuing to use our services, you consent to our methods of collecting information as described. You may exercise control over certain collection methods by adjusting browser settings or using opt-out features provided on the website.

Use and Purposes of Collected Information

Your information is primarily used to provide, maintain, and improve our live score reporting, sports standings, promotions, and arcade game news. We may also use your data to communicate updates, promotions, offers, and important announcements to you. Personal information allows us to personalise your site experience, respond to your inquiries, manage your account, process transactions, and offer promotional codes or special offers tailored to your preferences. Information gathered through website analytics enhances our ability to diagnose technical issues, develop new features, and ensure the platform’s integrity and security. Your preferences or favorite teams may be used to customize your user dashboard. We ensure that all uses of your data are lawful, fair, and transparent, and take care to provide you with choices regarding direct marketing or communications. We may also process your information to fulfil contractual obligations, legal requirements, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of LiveScore Arcade, its users, and affiliates. We do not sell, rent, or trade your identifiable information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Disclosure of Information

LiveScore Arcade may disclose your personal information to trusted partners, service providers, or affiliates solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Such disclosures are controlled and monitored to ensure compliance with South African privacy laws and contractual agreements. Third-party service providers may include those offering website hosting, payment processing, analytics, marketing, or email distribution services. Where required by law, we may disclose your information to government bodies, regulatory authorities, or law enforcement agencies in response to valid legal requests, subpoenas, or court orders. If LiveScore Arcade undergoes a merger, acquisition, or business reorganisation, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, but all reasonable steps will be taken to ensure continued protection. We do not permit these third parties to use your information for their own purposes beyond those necessary to provide agreed-upon services. Aggregate or anonymised data may be shared with partners for analytical or reporting purposes in a manner that does not identify individual users. We ensure all disclosures comply with the security and confidentiality requirements set forth by law.

Data Security and Protection

We employ robust security measures, both physical and technical, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Such measures include state-of-the-art encryption technologies, secure servers, strict password protocols, and regular security assessments of our platforms. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only, who are trained in accordance with data protection and privacy guidelines. Our hosting providers and partners adhere to stringent security standards, and any data transmitted is done so using secure transmission protocols. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected parties and regulatory authorities as required by law and take immediate remedial actions. We regularly review and update our security policies to address new threats or vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with best practices and statutory requirements. While we strive to maintain the highest standards of data security, we acknowledge that no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure, and users are advised to exercise caution when sharing sensitive information.

Data Retention Policy

Personal information collected by LiveScore Arcade is retained only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, or to resolve disputes. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymised. Information related to user accounts, transactions, and promotions may be retained for extended periods where required by applicable laws or for legitimate business interests such as record-keeping and auditing. Registered users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data, subject to applicable legal exceptions. We periodically review the necessity and accuracy of retained data and ensure that data subjects’ rights are respected throughout the retention lifecycle. Requests to exercise your right to be forgotten or to restrict the processing of your data will be honored in accordance with South African law.

Data Subject Rights

Users of LiveScore Arcade based in South Africa have specific rights under privacy legislation, including the right to access, correct, update, or delete their personal information. You are entitled to request restriction of processing, object to direct marketing, and lodge complaints with the Information Regulator. Should you wish to access, update, or remove your data from our systems, you may do so by contacting us at [email protected]. We are committed to acknowledging and responding to all legitimate requests within the prescribed timeframes and to providing transparent information about your rights and avenues for redress. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time when processing is based on consent. We respect your choices and provide mechanisms to opt out of communications or services as required by law. For more information or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.

Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

LiveScore Arcade employs cookies, web beacons, analytics tools, and similar technologies to enhance the user experience, deliver personalized content, and monitor site performance. Cookies are used to remember your preferences, track your interactions, and support core website functions. You may choose to accept or reject cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may limit access to certain features. Analytics data is collected to generate reports on usage trends, optimize site functionality, and detect potential security threats. Any data collected through cookies is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy and is not used to identify you without your explicit consent. We provide further details on the use and management of cookies in our Cookie Notice, accessible from the website.

Children’s Privacy

LiveScore Arcade is not directed at, nor intended for use by, children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children. If it is brought to our attention that we have inadvertently received data from a user under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records. Parents or guardians who believe their child’s data has been collected may contact us at [email protected] to facilitate removal and seek guidance. We advise users under 18 to refrain from engaging with promotional activities, registering for services, or providing any personal details on the website. Our platform takes the requirements of child protection and online safety seriously, and we review our practices regularly to safeguard against any risk of non-compliance.

International Transfers of Personal Data

As LiveScore Arcade may have users from jurisdictions outside South Africa and maintain business operations in the United Kingdom, your information may be transferred to or stored in regions with differing data protection standards. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place before any transfer of personal data outside South Africa, in compliance with POPIA and other applicable regulations. All third-party service providers handling your data must adhere to privacy and security commitments equivalent to those in South Africa, and data transfers occur only when necessary for the performance of services or contractual obligations. Where required, we use standard contractual clauses or similar mechanisms to ensure your information is protected regardless of location. Users acknowledge and consent to such transfers as a condition of using the LiveScore Arcade website and services.

Contact Information and Complaints

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, you may contact Gavin Prescott, the owner of LiveScore Arcade, located at University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom, via email at [email protected]. We are committed to resolving concerns amicably and in a timely manner, and will cooperate fully with regulatory authorities where necessary. Should you remain dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator in South Africa. We encourage open communication and invite feedback regarding any aspect of our privacy practices, with the goal of ensuring continuous improvement and user trust.