1. Introduction
**Hulako.co.uk** is operated by **Chakir Mahjoubi**, an independent computational linguist and language technology consultant based in the United Kingdom (contact address: **29 Kings View, Alton**).
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Hulako is a **semantic sports intelligence and storytelling platform** focused on sports publishing, taxonomy design, and knowledge graph-based content structuring across football, cycling, tennis, athletics, and other sporting domains.
The website does not operate as a commercial SaaS platform, does not process payments, does not sell products, and does not require user accounts.
We collect only minimal data necessary for website functionality, performance analysis, and content improvement. This policy complies with the **UK GDPR** and the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** where applicable.
## Data Controller
Chakir Mahjoubi
29 Kings View, Alton, United Kingdom
Email: **[editors@hulako.co.uk](mailto:editors@hulako.co.uk)**
## 2. Types of Data Collected
### 2.1 Personal Data
We only collect personal data if you voluntarily provide it. This may include:
* Email address (e.g., via contact forms, newsletter subscription, or direct communication)
We do not require account creation to browse or access content.
### 2.2 Automatically Collected Information (Usage Data)
When you visit Hulako, we may automatically collect non-personally identifiable information, including:
* Anonymized IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device type and operating system
* Pages visited and time spent on pages
* Navigation paths across the site
* Approximate geographic region (non-precise, anonymized where applicable)
This information is used to understand how users interact with content and to improve the structure, usability, and performance of the platform.
## 3. Use of Third-Party Services & Analytics
To analyse site performance and improve user experience, Hulako may use third-party tools such as:
* Google Analytics
* Google Tag Manager
* Cloudflare Web Analytics (or similar services)
These providers may process anonymized usage data under their own privacy policies.
We do not combine analytics data with personally identifiable information.
## 4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Hulako uses cookies and similar technologies to support:
* Basic website functionality
* Anonymous traffic analytics
* Performance monitoring
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Where required by applicable law, a cookie consent banner may be displayed on first visit to allow users to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
## 5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data solely for the following purposes:
* To operate and maintain the website
* To improve content structure, usability, and performance
* To analyse engagement patterns and reading behaviour
* To respond to user inquiries or support requests
* To send occasional updates (only if you explicitly opt in)
We do not use your data for advertising or marketing unless you have explicitly consented.
## 6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may share anonymized analytics data with third-party service providers listed above, strictly for performance and infrastructure purposes.
We may disclose personal data only if required to:
* Comply with legal obligations
* Respond to lawful requests from authorities
* Protect our legal rights, users, or website security
## 7. Data Retention
* **Personal data (e.g., emails):** retained only as long as necessary to respond to your request, after which it is securely deleted
* **No long-term storage** of personal data beyond operational necessity
* **Analytics data:** retained according to third-party provider policies (e.g., Google Analytics defaults)
## 8. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
Where applicable, you have the right to:
* Access your personal data
* Request correction of inaccurate data
* Request deletion of your data
* Restrict or object to processing
* Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at:
**[editors@hulako.co.uk](mailto:editors@hulako.co.uk)**
For data held by third-party providers, you may need to contact them directly.
## 9. Children’s Privacy
Hulako is not intended for children under the age of 16 (or 18 where applicable under local laws).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.
## 10. External Links
Hulako may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
## 11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against:
* Unauthorized access
* Loss or misuse
* Alteration or disclosure
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
## 12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
* Legal requirements
* Technical changes
* Improvements to Hulako services
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
## 13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or data protection requests, you can contact us at:
**Email:** [editors@hulako.co.uk](mailto:editors@hulako.co.uk)
**Address:** 29 Kings View, Alton, United Kingdom
