Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Zealium Media Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) owns and operates the websites:

www.sportsboom.co.uk www.sportsboom.com www.sportsboom.co.za www.sportsboom.us (collectively, the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy across all jurisdictions, and this Privacy Policy complies with:

UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and applicable federal marketing rules.

Consent

By using any of our Websites, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

By providing personal data such as your name, email address, and phone number, you explicitly consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described in this Privacy Policy, including marketing communications and data sale or sharing with third parties (where legally permitted).

You may withdraw your consent or opt out of marketing and data sale at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.

What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data:

NameEmail addressPhone numberMarketing preferencesInteraction and engagement data (social media, form submissions)Employment application information (CVs, portfolios, etc.)Device, IP, and browser data (see “Cookies” below)

You may choose not to provide certain information, but this may impact your use of certain features or services.

How We Use Your Data

Your data may be used for the following purposes:

To communicate with you about products, services, or promotionsTo send direct marketing by email, SMS, or phone (with opt-out available)To sell or share your data (name, email, phone) with third parties for marketing purposes, where permitted by lawTo personalize your experience and content on our sitesTo conduct analytics and improve our websitesTo comply with legal obligations or enforce our termsTo facilitate business transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)

Your Rights by Region

🇬🇧 UK & 🇪🇺 EU (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access and correct your personal dataRequest deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)Withdraw consent to marketing at any timeObject to processing or request data portabilityLodge complaints with a supervisory authority

🇿🇦 South Africa (POPIA)

Be informed about how your data is usedAccess or correct your personal informationObject to the processing of personal dataLodge complaints with the Information Regulator

🇺🇸 United States (CCPA and others)

If you are a California resident (or in a state with similar privacy laws), you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and whyRequest access to, correction, or deletion of your personal dataOpt out of the sale or sharing of your personal dataNot be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

You can exercise these rights by emailing us at: [Insert email]

Data Sharing and Sale

We may sell, share, or transfer your personal data (email, phone, name) to trusted third parties including:

Marketing partnersAdvertisers or sponsorsAffiliates and data aggregatorsService providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, payment processors)

We only engage with partners under contractual commitments to protect your data, and we do not knowingly sell data of users under 18 years of age.

You may opt out of any such sale by contacting us at [Insert email] or using the “Do Not Sell My Info” link where applicable (e.g., on US-targeted pages).

Marketing Communications

We may send you promotional messages via email, phone, or SMS. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our messages or by emailing us.

If you opt out, we will no longer use your data for direct marketing but may retain it for compliance or legal reasons.

Cookies & Analytics

We collect non-personal data through:

Cookies and tracking pixelsWeb beaconsGoogle Analytics and similar tools

This data helps us understand site usage and improve functionality. You may control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics here.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 years old. If we discover we’ve collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

International Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside your country (including the UK, EU, US, or South Africa). By using the Website, you consent to such transfers, and we ensure adequate data protections are in place per legal requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no system is fully secure, and we encourage users to take appropriate personal precautions.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The latest version will always be posted on the Website, and the “Effective Date” will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of any updates.

Consent 

By visiting our website (www.sportsboom.co.za), you must accept the terms and conditions described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, then this site isn’t for you. 

Purpose 

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use and disclose the personal information you provide us when you use the website and how this personal information can be accessed and deleted when necessary. This Privacy Policy also explains what non-personal information we collect from you when you are using the website. 

Scope 

This Privacy Policy applies to the website only. 

The Website contains many references or links to other websites which are owned and operated by third parties (such as commercial partners or social media platforms). These third-party websites are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We accept no responsibility or liability in respect of these third-party websites. We, therefore, encourage you to review and understand the privacy policies published on any third websites you may access through the website before using or submitting any information to them. 

What personal information we collect from you 

Generally, you can browse our website and search through our featured items without revealing personal information about yourself. 

However, we may collect personal information from you in the following situations: 

We collect information on the products and services that you have purchased through the Website. 

If you request information or if you have any issues related to our products or services, you can send us a request through our contact form. You will be asked to select the appropriate department (General Inquiries, Billing Department, Account Management, Sponsorships) and to provide us with personal information enabling us to provide our support services to you. 

If you interact with us by sending comments or suggestions or by posting or sharing content on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Reddit, we may collect personal information such as your opinion, interests, preferences and degree of satisfaction with our products and services. 

If you send us your application for a position, we will collect your email address and the content of your email, including any attached files such as your resume and reference letter. Depending on the skills necessary to perform the job, we may also collect other personal information, such as your portfolio or code samples. 

If you choose not to provide the mandatory information required by us to fulfil a service you have chosen, we may not be able to respond to your request. 

How we use your personal information 

We use your personal information mainly: 

To answer your questions and follow up with your support queries. 

To understand your interests, preferences, and satisfaction with our products and services. 

To prevent, detect, and investigate any violations of our Privacy Policy or Terms and Conditions, as well as fraud or other illegal activities. 

To share updates about our products and services, as allowed by law. 

Disclosure of personal information to Third Parties 

We do not sell, rent or lease any personal information on our online users to third parties. 

We do not disclose your information to third parties without your explicit consent except for the following purposes: 

We may share your personal information with our service providers if it’s needed for them to perform their duties or fulfil their contracts. For example, we provide your details to payment processors to ensure your payments are handled securely. 

Information may be shared with another company as part of a potential business transaction to help both parties determine whether to proceed. This typically happens during the due diligence process. Once a business transaction is finalised, information may also be shared with the involved company to support ongoing operations. A "business transaction" can include various activities, such as reorganisations, mergers, acquisitions, sales, or the transfer of a company or its assets. 

We share information only when it’s necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal requests, or court orders, or in situations where the law allows it. 

What non-personal information we collect from you 

Log Information: We automatically collect and store standard internet log information when you visit our website. This information may include, but is not limited to, your Uniform Resource Locator ("URL"), your Internet Protocol ("IP") address and domain name used, your type of browser, the date, time and length of your visits as well as the searches conducted, and the web pages consulted. 

Cookies: Cookies are small data files stored on your computer’s hard drive or web browser. They help the website recognise your device and remember if you’ve visited the site before. 

Currently, we use Google Analytics on the Website to collect aggregate information such as how the site was accessed, the length of the visits and the number of first-time users. This information helps us to improve your experience on the Website. We do not combine the information collected with any personal information you submit while on the Website. You can learn about Google Analytics and how it uses your data at: www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html 

Most Web browsers allow you to limit your exposure to cookies by disabling cookies on your browser. However, if you disable cookies on your browser, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website. You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites by downloading and installing the add-on for your web browser: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. 

Web beacons: Web beacons and pixel tags are tiny graphic images that may be used on the Website to determine whether you have performed a specific action (i.e. when a URL has been clicked, etc.). This functionality does not collect any personal information. 

Children 

We don’t collect, use, or share personal information from anyone under 18 without parental consent. If you’re under 18, you can’t use our website. If we find out we’ve collected such information, we’ll delete it immediately. 

Right to Access and Correct 

You have the right to request access to your personal information we have collected, used or disclosed and to require that we correct any inaccuracies where appropriate, as permitted or required by law, upon written request and proof of identity. 

Servers 

We are based in the UK, where our servers are located. If you are accessing the website from outside the United Kingdom, please note that, because of your ongoing use of this site, you agree to the transfer, processing and storage of your personal information in the United Kingdom and to avail services whose use is regulated by the laws and the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom. 

Security 

We keep updating the security measures on the website on a timely basis to remain secure and protect our users’ personal information.  

However, there is no computer system that is perfectly secure, and our security measures can only serve to help minimize the risk of security issues. 

Update 

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time by posting the amended terms on this Website. The date this Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the top of the page. 

Contact 

Any request to access or correct your personal information and any question or comment you may have regarding this Privacy Policy must be sent by email using the following contact information: By email: contact@sportsboom.com