Last updated: 17 June 2026
IceHockeyMan (“IHM”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates icehockeyman.com, its translated language subdomains, and related IceHockeyMan digital properties. We publish ice hockey news, insights, educational resources through IHM Academy, game coverage, player and coach information, and offer premium subscription services (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), operated by Aleksandrs Ihman.
For privacy-related questions, please contact: support@icehockeyman.com
What Data We Collect
- Account and contact data: name, email address, username, and encrypted password.
- Subscription and billing data: membership plan, renewal dates, subscription status, invoices, and limited payment information provided by payment processors.
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, approximate location, referral source, and pages viewed.
- Communications: messages submitted through contact forms, support requests, comments, or other interactions.
How We Collect Data
- Directly from you when you create an account, subscribe, contact us, or interact with our Services.
- Automatically through cookies, analytics technologies, and similar tools.
- From payment providers and security services for payment confirmation, fraud prevention, and service protection.
Why We Use Your Data
Contract
To create and manage accounts, process subscriptions, provide premium access, and deliver requested Services.
Legitimate Interests
To improve website performance, enhance user experience, maintain security, operate our newsroom, and develop IHM Academy and related educational resources.
Legal Obligations
To comply with tax, accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Consent
For marketing communications and non-essential cookies where consent is required.
Editorial and News Services
IceHockeyMan operates as an independent hockey news and educational platform. Information submitted through comments, contact forms, subscriptions, and reader interactions may be processed to operate, improve, and protect our editorial and educational services.
Payments
We do not store full payment card details.
Payments are currently processed through Stripe. Payment processors may act as independent data controllers for certain processing activities.
Cookies and Analytics
Essential cookies are used to provide core website functionality.
Analytics and performance monitoring may be provided through services such as:
- Google Analytics 4
- Matomo Analytics
- Cloudflare services
- Similar website performance and security technologies
Non-essential cookies are activated only where consent has been provided. Cookie preferences may be managed through our cookie settings panel or browser settings.
Data Sharing
We share personal data only with trusted service providers that support website hosting, analytics, payment processing, security, email delivery, fraud prevention, and technical operations.
All third-party providers are required to maintain appropriate safeguards and data protection measures.
International Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, appropriate safeguards such as adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses are used where required.
Data Retention
- Account and billing records: duration of account relationship plus up to 6 years where required for tax and accounting purposes.
- Support communications: up to 3 years after the last interaction.
- Analytics data: typically between 14 and 26 months, depending on service configuration.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure of personal data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
Requests may be submitted to: support@icehockeyman.com
You may also lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or your local EU supervisory authority.
Security
We use HTTPS encryption, Cloudflare security services, access controls, firewalls, monitoring systems, and industry-standard safeguards to help protect personal data.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously review and improve our protections.
Children
Our Services, including IHM Academy, news content, and educational resources, are not directed to children under the age of 16.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16.
Contact
Email: support@icehockeyman.com
Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Material changes will be posted on this page before taking effect. Continued use of our Services following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.