Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gikundiro - Rayon Sport FC Fan Community ("we," "our," or "us"), operated at https://rayonsportfc.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly (such as when you create an account, post in discussions, or contact us) and information collected automatically when you use our site:

• Account data: email address, username, and profile information you provide during registration.
• Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, browser type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies and tracking: small data files placed on your device to improve your experience and enable advertising features (see Section 5).
• User-generated content: posts, comments, ratings, and other content you submit to the community.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and operate the Gikundiro fan community platform.
• To authenticate your account and keep it secure.
• To send you notifications about activity on posts you follow (only if you opt in).
• To analyze site usage and improve our services.
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (see Section 5).
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data with:

• Service providers: trusted third-party companies that help us operate the site (authentication, database hosting, image delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Advertising partners: Google AdSense and its network partners, as described in Section 5.
• Legal requirements: when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.

5. Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

We and our advertising partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Show you personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior.
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Understand user behavior and preferences.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

• Essential cookies: required for authentication and site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: to understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Mixpanel).
• Advertising cookies: set by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads.

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email address below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@rayonsportfc.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: