This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal data collected by the Vancouver FC Fan Hub and how it is used, stored, and protected.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the website vancouvernews.info, operated by Steve Bellingham, an independent operator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data that you provide directly to us through our contact form, which includes your name and email address. Additionally, we may collect server access logs that contain information such as your IP address, browser type, and access times. This data is collected to ensure the proper functioning of our website and to improve user experience.
3. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The legal basis for processing your personal data is primarily based on your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) when you provide your information through the contact form. We also process data based on legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) to maintain and improve our website.
4. Data Retention Period
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal or reporting requirements. Specifically, contact form data will be retained for a period of two years unless you request its deletion.
5. Cookies
Our website uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance user experience. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising cookies, ensuring that your browsing data is not shared with external parties.
6. Data Hosting
Your personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, a secure cloud storage service. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data.
- The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- The right to erasure of your personal data.
- The right to data portability.
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
8. Contact Information
For any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local. We are committed to addressing your inquiries in a timely manner.
Last updated: 2026-05-07