Editorial & Privacy

Our commitment to quality and your privacy

Editorial Policy

1. Content Guidelines

Subject Matter: The blog will primarily cover football, including but not limited to:

Match previews and reviews. Glasgow Celtic & Scottish/European football.
Transfer news and rumours (with clear distinction between fact and speculation).
Tactical analysis and player assessments.
Opinion pieces and commentary on current football affairs.
Historical features and nostalgic content.
Discussions on broader football culture and societal impact.

2. Editorial Process

As the sole writer and editor, I am responsible for maintaining the standards. The editorial process will involve:

Research: where possible the investigation of facts, statistics, and background information before writing.
Drafting: Writing content with attention to detail, clarity, and grammatical correctness.
Self-Review & Editing: A critical review of all content before publication.
Reader Feedback: monitoring comments for feedback. Legitimate factual errors or significant omissions will be corrected if necessary.

3. Ethics

Conflicts of Interest: Any potential conflicts of interest will be disclosed if they could impact the objectivity of the content.
Advertorial & Sponsored Content: If, in the future, sponsored content or advertorials are considered, they will be clearly marked as such to maintain reader trust and transparency.

4. Corrections Policy

If a factual error is identified post-publication, it will be corrected as quickly as possible.
For minor errors (e.g., typos, grammatical mistakes), a silent correction may be made.

5. Comment Moderation Policy

Comments are encouraged as they foster discussion and community.
Comments will be moderated to ensure they are respectful and constructive.
Comments containing hate speech, personal attacks, spam, or profanity will be removed.

6. Future Review

This editorial policy will be reviewed periodically (e.g., annually) and updated as necessary to reflect the evolving needs of the blog and its audience.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit my website. I am committed to respecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions, you can contact me at: SonofCeltic@outlook.com

1. Content Guidelines

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Email address — if you subscribe to the newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment.
Name or display name — if you choose to provide one when commenting or subscribing.
Any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or communication.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the blog, certain data is collected automatically, such as:

IP address, browser type and version, device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website

2. How I Use Your Information

To operate and maintain the blog
To send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
To respond to messages or enquiries
To analyse website performance and improve content
To prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
To comply with legal obligations

I do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

3. Cookies and Analytics

This blog may use cookies to improve site functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and remember your preferences. I may also use third party analytics services. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Consent — for newsletter subscriptions or optional cookies
Legitimate interests — for analytics, site security, and improving content
Legal obligation — where required by law

5. Data Sharing

6. Data Retention

Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages: typically up to 12 months
Analytics data: retained according to the provider’s policies