Privacy Policy
Effective as the legal operator of www.soccerscene.com.au, SIROS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD is committed to safeguarding your privacy while you access our website and associated digital platforms.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable Australian privacy laws, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where relevant.
1. Collection, Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We collect personal information solely for the purposes of:
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Delivering and improving our services;
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Enhancing the user experience;
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Marketing or promotional communication, only with your consent where required.
Key principles:
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You may unsubscribe from any Soccerscene mailing list at any time. Please allow up to six (6) months for processing.
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We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.
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Information is disclosed only if legally required or necessary to provide services (e.g., payment processing or distribution). Third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.
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Participation in surveys may result in aggregated or anonymised results being published by Soccerscene.
2. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
Under GDPR (for users in the European Economic Area):
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Right to access personal data;
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Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
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Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”);
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Right to restrict or object to data processing;
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Right to data portability;
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Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent);
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Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Under CCPA (for California residents):
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Right to know what personal data is being collected;
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Right to request deletion of your personal data;
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Right to opt-out of the sale of personal data (Note: we do not sell your data);
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Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via the details provided in the Contact Us section. Verification of your identity may be required.
3. Access and Security of Personal Information
Access to your data is restricted to authorised Soccerscene staff and consultants, all of whom are contractually obliged to maintain confidentiality.
You may request access to or correction of your personal information at any time. For security reasons, written confirmation of identity may be required.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Soccerscene.com.au uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and collect data for analytical and functional purposes.
Categories of Cookies:
(A) Essential Cookies – Enable login and core site functions.
(B) Preference Cookies – Remember choices you make (e.g. language, layout).
(C) Device Cookies – May collect browser type, IP address, device ID, geolocation.
(D) Analytics Cookies – Provide insights into how the website is used.
(E) Advertising Cookies – Tailor content and advertising to user interests.
(F) Social Media Cookies – Enable sharing and tracking via social platforms.
You may configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. However, some features may not function as intended.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Services
We may partner with trusted third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics) who use cookies or similar tracking technologies. These parties may collect and process data for analytics or targeted advertising purposes.
Third-party cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies. We do not control how these third parties use your data. You may opt-out via tools such as Google Ads Settings or YourAdChoices.
6. Data Security
Soccerscene takes reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate, up-to-date, and stored securely.
Online payments are protected using SSL encryption technology. While we take all practical precautions to protect your data, no system can be 100% secure. We do not guarantee the security of data transmitted over the internet.
7. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Where applicable, your data may be transferred and stored outside your jurisdiction (e.g., in Australia or the United States), including to countries that may not have the same level of data protection. In such cases, we will ensure that adequate safeguards are in place in compliance with GDPR and other applicable regulations.
8. External Links and Copyright
Soccerscene.com.au is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
To reference or use any content from www.soccerscene.com.au, prior written permission is required.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, you may be notified via email or on-site notification. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact Us
For any questions, data access requests, or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Soccerscene Privacy Officer
Email: info@soccerscene.com.au
Postal Address: Level 1, 41/43 Stewart St, Richmond VIC 3121