Updated: 16/06/2​025

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Introduction

Prem Predictor ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and store personal data, as well as how we use cookies and tracking technologies in compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and California’s CCPA/CPRA laws.

Who We Are

Prem Predictor is a website dedicated to predicting the outcome of Premier League football matches in a fun and friendly digital environment. Our website address is: http://prempredictor.co.uk.

What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Comments Data – Includes the data entered in comment forms, plus your IP address and browser user agent for spam detection.

Account Data – If you register, we store your username, email, and preferences.

Media Uploads – If you upload images, avoid embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can extract it.

Cookies & Tracking Data – Used for login management, preferences, analytics, and embedded content (detailed below).

Website Analytics – We track interactions to improve website performance.

Third-Party Embedded Content – Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles), which behave as if you visited the external site and may track interactions.

Cookies & How We Use Them

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us enhance functionality, remember preferences, and analyse traffic. Cookies Used on Prem Predictor

Essential Cookies – Required for website functionality (e.g., login and security).

Functional Cookies – Save user preferences for convenience (e.g., remembering login credentials and comment information).

Performance & Analytics Cookies – Help improve site performance.

Third-Party Cookies – Used by embedded content providers (e.g., YouTube, social media platforms).
Specific Cookies UsedComment Cookies – Store name, email, and website details when leaving a comment (expires after one year).

Login Cookies – Saves login credentials and screen preferences (expires after two days to one year).

Temporary Browser Cookie – Used to check browser compatibility (expires when you close your browser).

Post-Editing Cookie – Stores post ID of recently edited content (expires after one day).

Embedded Content Cookies – Third-party platforms may use cookies to track users interacting with embedded content.

Managing Cookies Users can control and delete cookies via their browser settings. Non-essential cookies require explicit consent, which can be modified anytime via our cookie consent banner.  

Legal Basis for Processing Data (UK & EU GDPR) Cookies & How We Use Them

We process personal data based on:

Consent – When users voluntarily submit data (e.g., comments, registration).

Legitimate Interests – To improve security and usability.

Contractual Necessity – When users register accounts or interact with website features.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA & CPRA Compliance)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA/CPRA, including:

The right to know what personal data we collect.

 The right to request deletion of personal data.

 The right to opt out of data selling or sharing (we do not sell personal data).

 The right to correct inaccurate data.

 The right to limit the use of sensitive personal data.

How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments – ​Stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.

User Registration Data – ​Stored until account deletion.

Cookies  – ​Stored for different durations (see above).

Your Rights Over Your Data 

Under UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, you have rights to:

Access the personal data we store.

Request corrections or deletions.

Withdraw consent for data processing.

Request an exported file containing personal data.

Lodge a complaint with a regulatory authority.

Where We Send Your Data
  • Visitor comments may be checked via automated spam detection services.
  • Embedded third-party content providers may collect user data—see their privacy policies for details.
Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.  

Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.  This Policy was last updated: 16/06/2025

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: Security@PremPredictor.co.uk