Last updated: July 2025

Welcome to The Madrid Tribune. Your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://themadridtribune.com (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

The Madrid Tribune is an independent digital publication covering Real Madrid. We are not affiliated with Real Madrid CF or any of its subsidiaries. Our content is written by fans, for fans — and your trust is at the core of what we do.

2. What We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Personal data you provide:

  • Name and email (when you contact us or subscribe to updates)

  • Any messages or feedback you send to us

• Automatically collected data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on site

  • Referring URL

This data is collected via:

• Cookies

• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Affiliate link tracking

3. Why We Collect It

We use this data to:

• Improve user experience and site performance

• Respond to inquiries or comments

• Track affiliate link performance (for transparency and earnings)

• Analyze traffic and understand what content resonates

• Show relevant content and ads, if applicable

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

We process your data under the following lawful bases (as per GDPR):

• Consent – For cookies and email communication.

• Legitimate interest – To improve the site and protect against abuse.

• Contractual necessity – If you contact us expecting a reply.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the site functions properly

• Understand how the site is used

• Support advertising and affiliate tracking

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time in your browser settings. For details, visit our Cookie Policy.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Our editorial independence is never compromised by these partnerships. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

7. Third-Party Services

We may share limited data with trusted third parties for functionality and analytics:

• Google Analytics

• Affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon, CJ, or others)

• Email platforms (if we offer newsletters)

We never sell or rent your data. All third parties are expected to be GDPR-compliant.

8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction or deletion of your data

• Object to or restrict data processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise your rights, email us at:
📧 info@themadridtribune.com

9. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no system is 100% secure, especially over the internet.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make major changes, we will notify users via the website or email. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the current version.

12. Contact Us

For any questions or privacy concerns, reach out to us at:

📧 info@themadridtribune.com