Moveup Media SAS (“we”, “our”, or “us”) operates TheFootballFaithful, a digital media platform focused on football news. Our company is headquartered in France.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data from users (“you”, “your”) who interact with our services.
Data Controller Registration:
Important Notice: Registration is entirely optional. You can access and read all content on TheFootballFaithful without creating an account. Registration is only required if you wish to comment on articles.
By using our website or registering to comment on our content, you accept the terms of this policy, including the use of cookies. If you do not agree, please discontinue your use of our services.
We collect two types of information:
When you register as a member to comment on articles, we collect:
You may also provide optional information such as preferences for display settings.
Important:
We collect data from all visitors, including:
This information is gathered through cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and standard server logs.
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Registration data (name, email) | Enable commenting functionality | Performance of contract |
| Website analytics data | Monitor performance and improve platform | Legitimate interest (website improvement) |
| Security logs | Detect fraud or security breaches | Legitimate interest (security protection) |
| Marketing cookies | Deliver relevant advertising | Your consent |
| Essential cookies | Website functionality | Legitimate interest (service provision) |
We use your information to:
We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser to enhance your experience on our website. They allow us to remember your preferences and login status, and to analyze how users interact with our content.
| Type | Purpose | Legal Basis | Duration |
| Strictly Necessary | Enables essential functions such as commenting and login | Legitimate interest | Session/1 year |
| Functional | Remembers preferences like font size, dark mode, display settings | Legitimate interest | 1 year |
| Performance/Analytics | Analyzes website usage to improve layout, speed, and user flow | Legitimate interest | 24 months |
| Marketing/Affiliates | Tracks affiliate links and delivers relevant ads (e.g., Google AdSense) | Your consent | 13 months |
Essential Cookies: Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website functionality.
Non-Essential Cookies: You can manage your preferences through:
Third-Party Advertising: We work with third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Stanza) that may use cookies to show you relevant ads. You can opt out via:
Withdrawing Consent: You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
For more information, please visit our Cookie Policy section
TheFootballFaithful participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click affiliate links and complete a qualifying action (such as signing up or placing a bet) on third-party websites.
How This Works:
Age Restriction: Any content related to betting or gambling is strictly for users 18 years and older.
We implement industry-standard security measures (technical and organizational) to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
Our Security Measures Include:
Your Responsibility: No online system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and update them regularly.
As a French company processing UK residents’ data, transfers between our French headquarters and UK-focused operations are governed by the EU-UK adequacy arrangement.
Your data may be processed outside the EU/UK by:
When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards including:
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Contact us at [email protected] with your request. We will respond within 30 days.
If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can file a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
| Registration data | Until account deletion | Enable commenting functionality |
| Google Analytics data | 24 months | Website improvement analysis |
| Security logs | 12 months | Fraud prevention and security |
| Cookie preferences | 12 months | Respect your choices |
Account Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through your profile settings or by contacting us. Upon deletion, your personal data will be permanently erased within 30 days.
The general sports content on TheFootballFaithful is suitable for all ages but should only be used by children with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
IMPORTANT: Any content or pages related to betting or gambling are strictly intended for users over 18 years of age and must not be accessed by minors under any circumstances.
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
Notification: Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check back regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this policy or how your data is handled:
Moveup Media SAS
This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. Last reviewed: 23/07/2025
