Last Updated: November 28, 2025
Introduction
Humanoid Sports Network (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website humanoidsportsnetwork.com and interact with our services.
This policy applies to all users worldwide and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, name (optional)
- Contact us: Name, email address, and any information included in your message
- Post comments: Name, email address, and comment content
- Participate in our community: Information shared on our Facebook group or Discord server (governed by those platforms’ respective privacy policies)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, unique device identifiers
- Analytics Data: Through Google Analytics, we collect information about how visitors use our website to improve user experience
Information from Third-Party Sources
We may receive information about you from third-party platforms including:
- Social Media: When you interact with our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn) or share our content
- Advertising Networks: Information about your interests and online behavior to serve relevant advertisements
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Essential Operations
- Respond to your inquiries and requests submitted through contact forms
- Deliver newsletters and communications you’ve subscribed to
- Enable community participation through comments
- Maintain and improve website functionality
Analytics and Improvement
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior through Google Analytics
- Understand which content resonates with our audience
- Improve website design, functionality, and user experience
- Develop new features and content
Marketing and Communications
- Send promotional materials about humanoid robot sports, competitions, and industry news
- Notify you about upcoming events, articles, and announcements
- Provide targeted advertising based on your interests
Legal Compliance
- Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
- Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
- Enforce our terms of service and policies
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the UK and EU, we process your personal information under the following legal bases:
- Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, cookies, and marketing communications
- Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, improving our services, fraud prevention
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:
Service Providers
- Email Service Provider: We use 3rd Party Email Providers to manage and send newsletters. Your email address and name are shared with this provider.
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics processes usage data to help us understand website performance. Google’s privacy policy applies to this data.
- Advertising Networks: We work with advertising partners who may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
- Website Hosting: Our hosting provider has access to data stored on our servers.
Social Media Platforms
When you engage with our content on social media or use social sharing features, information may be shared with:
- Twitter/X
- YouTube
Each platform’s privacy policy governs how they handle your information.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:
- Legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Government requests
- Situations involving potential threats to safety
- Protection of our legal rights
Business Transfers
If Humanoid Sports Network is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.
International Data Transfers
Humanoid Sports Network operates from the United Kingdom. If you access our website from outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK and other countries where our service providers operate.
For EU/EEA users, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions recognizing equivalent data protection standards
- Service providers certified under relevant data protection frameworks
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies that track website usage and performance Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising networks to serve relevant ads based on your interests Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
- Disabling cookies may impact website functionality
- You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Your Privacy Rights
All Users
Regardless of location, you have the right to:
- Access: Request information about what personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Additional Rights for UK/EU Users (GDPR)
- Right to Restriction: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing at any time (doesn’t affect prior processing)
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local supervisory authority
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and shared
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (subject to exceptions)
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the “sale” of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@humanoidsportsnetwork.com. We will respond to your request within:
- 30 days for GDPR requests
- 45 days for CCPA requests (with possible 45-day extension if necessary)
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Newsletter Subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
- Contact Form Inquiries: Until your inquiry is resolved, plus up to 2 years for record-keeping
- Comments: Until you request deletion or we determine retention is no longer necessary
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics retains data for 26 months by default
- Legal Requirements: We may retain data longer if required by law or to defend legal claims
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against:
- Unauthorized access
- Accidental loss
- Destruction or damage
- Unlawful processing
Security measures include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Secure hosting infrastructure
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@humanoidsportsnetwork.com, and we will delete the information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:
- Facebook groups and pages
- Discord servers
- YouTube channels
- Partner websites
- Advertiser websites
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Social Media Communities
Our Facebook group and Discord server are governed by:
- This Privacy Policy
- Facebook’s Privacy Policy and Community Standards
- Discord’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
We moderate these communities but do not control how Facebook or Discord process your data.
Advertising
We display advertisements through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your browsing behavior
- Measure ad performance
- Build interest profiles
You can opt out of personalized advertising through:
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: EDAA Opt-Out
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. If DNT standards are established in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our practices
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- New features or services
When we make changes:
- We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
- We may notify newsletter subscribers via email for significant changes
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Humanoid Sports Network
Email: admin@humanoidsportsnetwork.com
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For UK/EU Users – Data Protection Officer: Email: admin@humanoidsportsnetwork.com
Your Consent
By using Humanoid Sports Network, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
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