This Privacy Policy explains how SnookerHQ collects, uses, and protects personal information when you use this website. By accessing or using SnookerHQ, you agree to the terms outlined below.
Personal data we collect and why
Email subscriptions
Visitors may choose to subscribe to SnookerHQ by providing an email address. Email addresses are used only to send updates, news, and related communications about the website.
Email subscriptions are managed using the third-party service MailerLite. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in emails. Please refer to MailerLite’s own privacy policy for further information on how subscriber data is handled.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This data is used primarily for spam detection and site security.
An anonymised string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile image may be visible publicly alongside your comment.
If you choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies when leaving a comment, this is done for your convenience so you do not need to re-enter your details in the future. These cookies typically last for one year.
Media uploads
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download images and extract any embedded location information.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on SnookerHQ may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the originating website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that service.
SnookerHQ is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, and visitors are encouraged to review their privacy policies separately.
Cookies
SnookerHQ uses cookies to improve site functionality, analyse traffic, and support advertising.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer, although doing so may affect how the website functions.
Different types of cookies may be used, including:
- Essential cookies required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies used to understand site usage
- Advertising cookies used to deliver relevant advertisements
Analytics
SnookerHQ uses Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use the website, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site. This data helps improve site performance and content quality.
Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies. You can learn more about how Google handles data by reviewing Google’s privacy policy.
Advertising and affiliate disclosure
SnookerHQ displays advertising and may include affiliate links. Advertising content is provided by third-party networks and partners. Advertising relationships do not influence editorial decisions or coverage.
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Who we share your data with
Aside from the third-party services already mentioned in this policy (such as MailerLite, Google Analytics, and Mediavine), SnookerHQ does not sell or share personal data with external parties.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its associated metadata may be retained indefinitely. This allows follow-up comments to be approved automatically rather than held for moderation.
For users who register on the website, personal information stored in user profiles can be viewed, edited, or deleted by the user at any time (except usernames). Website administrators may also access this information for site management purposes.
Your data rights
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request access to or deletion of any personal data held about you. This does not include data that must be retained for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Requests can be made using the contact details below.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services.
Responsible gambling notice
SnookerHQ may occasionally include links to third-party betting or gambling-related websites, including sponsored or affiliate links. SnookerHQ does not provide gambling services.
Gambling services are restricted to users aged 18 or over (or the legal age in your jurisdiction). Visitors are encouraged to gamble responsibly and within their means.
Support resources are available at GambleAware.org.
Contact details
For privacy-related enquiries or data requests, please contact:
admin@snookerhq.com
Ownership
This website is owned and operated by Cool Frank Media.