Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Rugby Fan Central is an independent rugby media and information platform providing rugby news, analysis, fixtures, results, schedules, standings, statistics, competition information and related digital content.

Rugby Fan Central operates the website rugbyfancentral.com from the United States.

Questions about this Privacy Policy or RFC's data practices may be submitted through our Contact page .

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through Rugby Fan Central's website and through communications or interactions directly associated with RFC.

It does not govern the independent privacy practices of third-party websites, platforms, organizations or services that RFC may link to or embed.

3. Information You Provide to RFC

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you contact or interact with Rugby Fan Central.

This may include information submitted when you:

• Contact RFC through a website form
• Send RFC an email
• Submit a correction or feedback
• Provide a story tip or news information
• Submit event, team or competition information
• Make a media or interview inquiry
• Make an advertising, sponsorship or partnership inquiry
• Send photographs, documents or other materials to RFC

Depending on the interaction, this information may include your name, email address, organization, role, message and other information you choose to provide.

Please do not submit personal information that is not reasonably necessary for your request.

4. Information Collected Automatically

When you access Rugby Fan Central, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically by RFC or by service providers supporting the website.

Depending on the technologies involved, this may include:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of visits
• Time spent on pages
• Referral or traffic source
• Approximate geographic information
• Website navigation and interaction information
• Cookie or device identifiers

The information collected depends on the website feature, cookie, service or technology involved.

5. How We Use Information

Rugby Fan Central may use information collected through the website to:

• Operate, maintain and secure the website
• Respond to messages, inquiries and requests
• Review corrections, story tips and submitted information
• Process media, advertising and partnership inquiries
• Understand how visitors use RFC
• Measure website traffic and performance
• Improve RFC's content, features and user experience
• Diagnose technical problems
• Detect or prevent spam, abuse, fraud or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal obligations
• Protect RFC's rights, users and services

RFC may also use information for other purposes that are disclosed when the information is collected or where permitted by applicable law.

6. Cookies & Consent Management

Rugby Fan Central uses cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, preferences, statistics, analytics and other purposes described in our Cookie Policy.

RFC uses Complianz to provide cookie consent and preference controls.

RFC's consent system may organize technologies into Functional, Preferences, Statistics and Marketing categories. Functional technologies required for core website operation may remain active where necessary.

Visitors can use RFC's consent controls to manage available non-essential cookie preferences.

For additional information, including information about cookie categories and duration, review our Cookie Policy .

7. Analytics

RFC uses Google Analytics, implemented through Google Site Kit, to help measure website traffic and understand how visitors interact with Rugby Fan Central.

Analytics information can help RFC understand which pages and features are used, how visitors navigate the website, where traffic originates and how the website performs.

Depending on configuration and applicable consent, analytics technologies may process information such as device identifiers, IP address, browser information, approximate geographic information and website interactions.

Google processes information through its services according to its own privacy policies and terms.

8. Advertising & Marketing

RFC may display advertising, sponsorships, sponsored content or other commercial material.

Advertising or marketing technologies may be used when enabled on RFC to deliver or measure advertising, understand interactions with promotional content or measure campaign effectiveness.

Where applicable, these technologies may be subject to consent through RFC's cookie preference controls.

Third-party advertising or marketing providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

9. Embedded Content & Third-Party Services

RFC articles and pages may include content or functionality provided by third parties, including videos, social media posts, external media and other interactive features.

Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party provider directly. Depending on the provider and your consent choices, that provider may receive technical information, use cookies or similar technologies, or collect information about your interaction with the embedded content.

Complianz may block certain third-party technologies until required consent has been provided.

Third-party services operate under their own privacy policies and terms. RFC does not control the independent data practices of those providers.

10. Service Providers & Disclosure of Information

RFC may provide or make information available to service providers that perform functions on RFC's behalf or support operation of the website.

Depending on RFC's services and features, these providers may include:

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers
• Website security and performance providers
• Analytics providers
• Cookie consent and preference-management providers
• Email and form-processing services
• Spam, fraud or abuse-prevention services
• Advertising or marketing providers where applicable
• Other technology providers supporting RFC's operations

RFC may also disclose information where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process or lawful government requests; protect RFC's rights or property; investigate fraud, abuse or security incidents; or protect the safety and security of RFC, its users or others.

Information may also be transferred as part of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, sale of assets or similar business transaction, subject to applicable law.

11. Sale, Sharing & Targeted Advertising

RFC does not sell personal information for money in the ordinary meaning of the word “sell.”

Some U.S. privacy laws define terms such as “sale,” “sharing” or “targeted advertising” more broadly and may apply those definitions to certain advertising or tracking technologies.

Where applicable law gives you a right to opt out of such processing and the right applies to RFC, RFC will provide an appropriate mechanism for exercising that right, which may include RFC's Complianz consent controls or another privacy request mechanism.

12. How Long We Retain Information

RFC retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to requests, maintaining appropriate records, operating the website, resolving disputes, protecting RFC's rights and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected and applicable legal requirements.

Cookies and similar technologies may have separate retention periods. Additional information is available in RFC's Cookie Policy .

13. Data Security

RFC uses reasonable administrative, technical and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

However, no website, network, transmission method or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. RFC therefore cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or stored through the website.

14. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These rights may include the ability to:

• Request access to personal information about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Request a copy of certain personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of certain sale, sharing or targeted advertising where applicable

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to exceptions or verification requirements under applicable law.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact RFC through our Contact page or email contact@rugbyfancentral.com .

RFC may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain privacy requests.

15. Browser Privacy Signals

RFC's Complianz configuration is set to respect supported Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals.

The legal effect and technical implementation of browser privacy signals may vary by jurisdiction. RFC will respond to legally recognized signals where required by applicable law and where the technology involved can recognize the signal.

16. International Visitors

Rugby Fan Central is operated in the United States.

If you access RFC from outside the United States, information may be transferred to or processed in the United States or other locations where RFC's service providers operate, subject to applicable law.

Privacy protections and data-protection laws in those locations may differ from those in your country or region.

17. Children's Privacy

Rugby Fan Central is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and RFC does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to RFC, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.

18. Third-Party Websites & Links

RFC may link to websites or services operated by rugby organizations, teams, leagues, broadcasters, ticketing providers, social platforms and other third parties.

RFC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content or policies of third-party websites or services. We encourage visitors to review the privacy information provided by those services.

19. Changes to This Privacy Policy

RFC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, services, technologies, legal requirements or RFC's practices.

When this policy is updated, the revised version will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be changed.