This Privacy Policy explains how Balls FC ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and protects information when you use ballsfc.com, including our live scores, match predictions and articles.
1. Information we collect
- Account data — when you sign up: email, display name, hashed password.
- Usage data — pages viewed, predictions made, leaderboard entries.
- Device data — browser type, IP address, approximate location, referrer.
- Cookies — see our Cookie Policy.
2. How we use your information
- Operate and improve the site: scores, predictions, leaderboard, World Cup 2026 features.
- Personalise content such as recommended articles and fixtures.
- Measure performance with privacy-friendly analytics.
- Communicate service updates and respond to contact requests.
3. Sharing of data
We never sell personal data. We use trusted processors for hosting, analytics and authentication. Third-party data sources (api-football) supply public match data only.
4. Your rights
You can access, correct or delete your data at any time. Email us via the contact form. EU/UK users have rights under GDPR; California users have rights under CCPA.
5. Data retention
Account data is kept while your account is active; analytics events are aggregated after 14 months.
6. Children
Balls FC is not directed at children under 13.
7. Changes
We will post any updates here with a new "Last updated" date.
8. Contact
Questions? Use our contact page or read the FAQ, Terms and Cookie Policy.