Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

BalkanArena ("we", "our", "us") operates the websites balkanarena.com, balkanarena.bg, balkanarena.gr, balkanarena.rs, balkanarena.ro, and balkanarena.tr. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Data We Collect

• Account data: email address, username, optional profile information (bio, avatar, birthday) that you provide when registering or editing your profile.
• OAuth data: if you sign in via Google or Facebook, we receive your email address and display name from that provider. We do not receive your social media password.
• Usage data: your votes, bookmarks and engagement actions on articles.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited — collected automatically by our web server and Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account.
• To allow you to engage with content (likes, bookmarks).
• To send you a one-time email verification link when you register via email.
• To analyse site usage and improve our service (Google Analytics).

3. Third Parties

• Google Sign-In — OAuth 2.0 authentication. Google's Privacy Policy applies.
• Facebook Login — OAuth 2.0 authentication. Meta's Privacy Policy applies.
• Google Analytics — anonymous usage statistics. Data is processed in the EU where possible.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

4. Cookies

We use a session cookie to keep you logged in, and Google Analytics cookies for usage statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; the site remains usable but you will not be able to log in.

5. Data Retention

Your account data is retained until you delete your account. Analytics data is retained for 14 months per Google's default settings.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time. To delete your account and all associated data, visit your profile settings or contact us at [email protected].

7. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].