1. Who We Are
CristianoRonaldoGoles.com is an independent fan and statistics website. We are not affiliated with any official sports organization. For any privacy-related questions, please use our contact page.
2. What Data We Collect
We collect two categories of information when you visit our site:
- Usage data - pages viewed, time spent, referral source, browser type, operating system, and approximate geographic location (country/city level). This data is anonymous and cannot identify you personally.
- Technical data - IP address (anonymized), device type, screen resolution, and browser language, collected automatically by analytics and ad systems.
We do NOT collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through our contact form.
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies - small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:
- Analytics cookies - used to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., which pages are most popular). These cookies do not collect personal information.
- Advertising cookies - used by Google AdSense and similar ad networks to serve relevant advertisements. These may track browsing behavior across websites to personalize ads.
- Functional cookies - used to remember your preferences (e.g., language or display settings) across sessions.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some site features.
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) to collect anonymized usage statistics. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visits and interactions. The data collected helps us improve the site's content and performance.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, meaning your full IP address is never stored or shared.
5. Advertising and Google AdSense
This website participates in the Google AdSense program. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
Google AdSense may collect and use the following data:
- Cookie identifiers and device identifiers
- IP address (used for approximate geographic targeting)
- Browsing behavior and interests (for personalized ads)
- Interaction data with ads (clicks, views)
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info. You can also install the Google opt-out plugin for your browser.
6. Third-Party Services
Our site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:
- Google Analytics - Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense - Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts - fonts loaded from Google servers may collect basic request data.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR and CCPA) such as:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to opt out of data processing for advertising purposes
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
8. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default in Google Analytics. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and are then securely deleted.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.