Cookie Policy

1. Who We Are

Millennium Coach is an independent division of Millennium Soccer, focused on global representation for elite football coaches and technical staff. We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

When we mention "we", "us" or "our" in this Cookie Policy, we are referring to Millennium Coach.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over a certain period of time, so you do not have to re-enter them every time you return.

Similar technologies include:

• Web beacons/pixels: Small transparent images used to track user behavior
• Local storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally in your browser
• Session storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser

3. Types of Cookies We May Use

Depending on your consent, we may use the following categories of cookies:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.

3.2 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most often), so we can improve content and performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

3.3 Marketing / Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver more relevant content, measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and show you personalized ads on platforms such as Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

3.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as preferred language or region) and provide more personalized features.

4. How to Manage and Control Cookies

4.1 Cookie Preference Center

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
• Manage Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories you want to allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or contacting us at pedro@millenniumcoach.global.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific advertising cookies using these industry tools:

• Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
• Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com
• NAI Opt-Out (US): optout.networkadvertising.org

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. We do not control these cookies or the data collected by them. Please review the privacy policies of these third parties:

• Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta (Facebook): facebook.com/privacy/policy
• Microsoft Clarity: privacy.microsoft.com

6. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services we use (such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel) may transfer your data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United States.

These transfers are protected by:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Adequacy decisions for countries deemed to have adequate data protection
• Privacy Shield Framework (where applicable)

7. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)

We process cookie data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): For analytics and marketing cookies, we obtain your explicit consent before placing them
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): For strictly necessary cookies required for website functionality

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
• 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 cookie consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at pedro@millenniumcoach.global.

9. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for the following periods:

• Consent records: 12 months after your last interaction
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Marketing data: 90 days to 13 months (depending on provider)

After these periods, data is automatically deleted or anonymized.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at pedro@millenniumcoach.global.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EU and believe we have not handled your data properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:

• Find your local authority: edpb.europa.eu