At WomenFootball.blog, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and integrate third-party services like social media. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences, either for a single visit (session cookie) or multiple visits (persistent cookie).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Needed for basic site functionality | Security, session management |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how users interact with our website | Google Analytics (with anonymized IP) |
| Marketing cookies | Track user behavior for targeted advertising or content personalization | Meta (Facebook & Instagram) Pixel |
| Embedded media cookies | Enable viewing of external content directly on our site | Instagram posts, Facebook embeds, YouTube videos |
| Consent cookies | Store your cookie preferences | Cookie consent banner tools |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services provided by third parties that may place cookies on your device when you interact with their content on our site.
Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
We may use:
- Facebook Pixel to track page visits, measure conversions, and serve personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram.
- Embedded Facebook posts or Instagram feeds, which may set cookies even if you don’t interact directly with them.
Collected Data May Include:
- IP address
- Browser/user agent
- Pages viewed and actions taken on our site
- Referring URL
See Meta’s data policy here:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our site.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage cookies via:
- Our site’s cookie preferences tool
- Your browser settings (to block or delete cookies)
Browser help pages:
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
6. How Long Cookies Are Stored
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain for a set duration (up to 24 months depending on the service)
7. Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch law, you have the right to:
- Be informed about cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request access to or deletion of any data collected through cookies (where applicable)
8. Contact Us
For any cookie or privacy-related questions, contact:
📧 Email: womenfootballblog@gmail.com
📍 Location: the Netherlands
You also have the right to file a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority:
🔗 https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl