Last Updated: October 1, 2025

EU User Consent Policy

This EU User Consent Policy explains how Fieldbulls.com obtains and manages consent from visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), and Switzerland.

This policy is required by European privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, to ensure transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal data.

What is This Policy?

This EU User Consent Policy describes the consent mechanisms we use to comply with European data protection laws. It explains what we need your consent for, how we obtain that consent, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent at any time.

By visiting Fieldbulls.com from the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you are presented with choices about how your personal data is collected and used. This policy ensures you have full control over your data and understand your privacy rights.

Who This Policy Applies To

This policy applies specifically to visitors accessing Fieldbulls.com from:

• European Economic Area (EEA): All 27 EU member states plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway
• United Kingdom (UK)
• Switzerland

If you are located in any of these regions when accessing our website, European privacy laws apply to how we collect and process your personal data, and we must obtain your consent for certain data processing activities.

Why We Need Your Consent

European privacy laws, particularly the ePrivacy Directive (often called the “Cookie Law”) and GDPR, require websites to obtain explicit consent from users before:

• Placing non-essential cookies on your device
• Collecting and processing personal data for certain purposes
• Sharing your data with third parties for advertising or analytics
• Using tracking technologies to monitor your behavior

These laws are designed to protect your privacy and give you meaningful control over your personal data. We respect these requirements and are committed to providing you with transparent choices about your data.

What We Need Your Consent For

When you visit Fieldbulls.com from the EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland, we need your consent for the following activities:

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Placing and using non-essential cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies on your device for analytics, advertising, and affiliate tracking purposes.
• Personal Data Collection: Collecting and processing your personal data, including IP addresses, browsing behavior, device information, location data, and user preferences for purposes beyond basic website functionality.
• Data Sharing with Third Parties: Sharing your personal data with Google Analytics, Google AdSense, advertising partners, and affiliate networks for analytics, advertising, and conversion tracking.
• Personalized Advertising: Using your data to display targeted, personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior across websites.
• International Data Transfers: Transferring your data to countries outside the EEA, including the United States and India, where our service providers are located.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Fieldbulls.com uses various types of cookies and tracking technologies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, security, and load balancing. These do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the site to operate.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies that track your behavior on our website, including pages visited, time spent, traffic sources, and user demographics. These require your consent.
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and advertising partner cookies are used to display personalized ads and measure ad performance. These require your consent.
• Affiliate Cookies: Tracking cookies that record clicks on affiliate links and conversions for commission purposes. These require your consent.

For detailed information about cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Personalized Advertising

With your consent, we use Google AdSense and advertising partners to display personalized advertisements on Fieldbulls.com. Personalized advertising involves:

• Tracking your browsing behavior across our website
• Using cookies to build a profile of your interests
• Showing you ads tailored to your preferences
• Sharing data with advertising networks and partners
• Measuring ad effectiveness and user engagement

You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ad Settings at https://adssettings.google.com or by withdrawing your consent through our cookie settings. If you opt out, you will still see advertisements, but they will not be personalized based on your interests.

Data Collection and Sharing

When you consent to our data collection practices, we collect the following information through automated technologies:

• IP addresses and device identifiers
• Browser type, version, and language
• Operating system and device information
• Pages viewed and time spent on our website
• Referring website and traffic sources
• Geographic location (country and city level)
• Interactions with ads and affiliate links

This data is shared with and processed by third-party service providers for analytics, advertising, and affiliate marketing purposes. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Third Parties Who Collect Your Data

The following third parties collect and process your personal data when you consent to our tracking technologies:

Google LLC (Google Analytics & Google AdSense)

• Purpose: Website analytics and advertising
• Data Collected: Browsing behavior, device information, location data, ad interactions
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Location: United States
• Opt-Out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, Google Ad Settings

Affiliate Marketing Networks

• Purpose: Conversion tracking and commission attribution
• Data Collected: Affiliate link clicks, purchase conversions
• Privacy Policy: Varies by network

Advertising Partners (via Google AdSense)

• Purpose: Display personalized advertisements
• Data Collected: Ad impressions, clicks, user interests
• Privacy Policy: Each partner has their own policy

Each third party operates under its own privacy policy and is responsible for complying with applicable data protection laws.

How We Obtain Your Consent

We obtain your consent through a cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit Fieldbulls.com from the EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland. The consent banner:

• Clearly explains what we need consent for
• Lists the types of cookies and data collection practices
• Provides options to accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Allows you to customize your preferences (if granular options are available)
• Includes links to this policy and our Privacy Policy for more information

Your consent is obtained through a clear affirmative action, such as clicking “Accept” or “Accept All Cookies.” Pre-ticked boxes or implied consent mechanisms are not used, as they do not constitute valid consent under European law.

Your Consent Must Be Valid

Under European law, consent must meet the following criteria:

• Freely Given: You are not forced to consent, and refusing consent does not prevent you from accessing our website content.
• Specific: Consent is requested for specific purposes (analytics, advertising, affiliate tracking), not bundled together inappropriately.
• Informed: We provide clear information about what you’re consenting to, who will access your data, and how it will be used.
• Unambiguous: Consent requires a clear affirmative action from you, such as clicking a button. Silence or inactivity does not constitute consent.
• Revocable: You can withdraw consent at any time, and withdrawal is as easy as giving consent.

Your Consent Rights

As a user from the EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland, you have the following rights regarding consent:

• Right to Give or Refuse Consent: You can choose whether to consent to non-essential cookies and data collection.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time without negative consequences.
• Right to Granular Choices: Where technically feasible, you can accept some cookies while rejecting others.
• Right to Information: You have the right to clear, transparent information about what you’re consenting to.
• Right to Change Your Mind: You can modify your consent preferences at any time.

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. You will not face negative consequences for refusing or withdrawing consent, except that some website features may not function optimally.

How to Withdraw Your Consent

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time using the following methods:

Via Cookie Settings on Our Website:

• Look for a “Cookie Settings,” “Privacy Preferences,” or similar link in the website footer
• Click to access your consent preferences
• Modify or withdraw consent as desired

Via Your Browser Settings:

• Access your browser’s privacy or settings menu
• Navigate to cookies or site data settings
• Block or delete cookies from Fieldbulls.com
• Adjust cookie preferences for future visits

Via Google Ad Settings:

• Visit https://adssettings.google.com
• Turn off ad personalization
• Manage your Google advertising preferences

Via Google Analytics Opt-out:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Contact Us:

• Email: businessbuddykb@gmail.com
• We can assist you with withdrawing consent or managing preferences

Consent Records

We maintain records of consent to demonstrate compliance with European law. These records include:

• Timestamp of when consent was given or withdrawn
• Specific consent choices you made (which cookies you accepted/rejected)
• IP address at the time of consent
• Method by which consent was obtained (e.g., cookie banner)
• Version of the consent mechanism used

These records are kept for legal compliance purposes only and are not used for marketing or other purposes. We retain consent records for as long as necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws.

Impact of Not Providing Consent

You can access and use Fieldbulls.com even if you refuse to provide consent for non-essential cookies and data collection. Here’s what happens if you refuse consent:

What Still Works:

• Full access to all website content and articles
• Basic website functionality and navigation
• Reading NFL news and analysis
• Essential cookies for site operation

What Won’t Work:

• We cannot track your behavior for analytics purposes
• We cannot improve the content based on your preferences
• Ads will still display, but won’t be personalized to your interests
• Affiliate tracking won’t function for commission purposes
• We cannot remember your preferences across visits

Refusing consent does not prevent you from accessing our informational content. Essential cookies required for basic website functionality may still be used as they are strictly necessary and do not require consent under European law.

Third-Party Websites and Properties

Fieldbulls.com may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external resources. These third-party sites:

• Have their own consent requirements and cookie policies
• They are responsible for obtaining consent from their users
• Operate under their own privacy practices
• Are not controlled by Fieldbulls.com

We are not responsible for the consent practices or privacy policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and consent mechanisms of any third-party sites you visit through our links.

Changes to This Consent Policy

We reserve the right to update this EU User Consent Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make material changes:

• We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• We may display a notification banner on the website
• We may request renewed consent if changes materially affect your rights
• You will have the opportunity to review and accept updated terms

Your continued use of Fieldbulls.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we obtain and manage your consent.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or need assistance with managing your consent preferences, please contact us:

• Email: businessbuddykb@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.fieldbulls.com

We are committed to respecting your privacy rights and helping you exercise control over your personal data.

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This EU User Consent Policy demonstrates our commitment to transparency and compliance with European privacy laws.