Last updated: 19 October 2025
IceHockeyMan (“IHM”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates icehockeyman.com and its related subdomains. We publish hockey analysis, news coverage, and educational materials through IHM Academy, and offer a premium subscription (the “Services”). We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other applicable data-protection laws.
Controller
The data controller is IceHockeyMan / IHM Media Ltd (UK, once incorporated). For questions contact support@icehockeyman.com.
What data we collect
- Account & contact data: name, email, hashed password.
- Subscription & billing data: plan, renewal dates, status, invoices, last 4 digits and card brand (via processors).
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser info, approximate location, pages viewed, referral source.
- Support communications: messages you send to us.
How we collect data
- Directly from you when you register, purchase, or contact support.
- Automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
- From payment processors (e.g., Stripe and PayPal) for confirmation and fraud prevention.
Why we use your data (legal bases)
- Contract: to create and manage accounts, process payments, and deliver premium content.
- Legitimate interests: to improve and secure our Services (including news and IHM Academy).
- Legal obligation: tax and accounting records, lawful requests.
- Consent: marketing emails and non-essential cookies (you can withdraw any time).
Payments
We do not store full card details. Payments are handled by Stripe and PayPal (where enabled). These processors act as independent controllers for certain operations.
Cookies & analytics
Essential cookies ensure basic site functionality. Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics 4) help us understand usage and improve performance. Non-essential cookies load only with your consent. You can manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner.
Data sharing
We share data only with trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, payments, email delivery, anti-fraud) under appropriate data-protection agreements.
International transfers
When data is transferred outside the UK or EEA, we use adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure equivalent protection.
Data retention
- Account & billing records: life of account + 6 years (for tax/accounting).
- Support communications: up to 3 years after last interaction.
- Analytics data: 14-26 months (depending on tool settings).
Your rights
You may request access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, or object to processing by emailing support@icehockeyman.com. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local EU authority.
Security
We use HTTPS, access controls, and industry-standard safeguards to protect your data. While no system is 100 % secure, we continuously improve our protections.
Children
Our Services, including news and IHM Academy materials, are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect such data.
Contact
Email: support@icehockeyman.com
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted here before taking effect.