This Privacy Policy explains how World Cup Info Hub ("we," "us," or "the Site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit thewcinfo.org. We are an independent fan resource and are not affiliated with FIFA.
1. Information We Collect
We do not require account registration to browse the Site. We may automatically collect limited technical information through standard server logs and third-party services, including: IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, referring URLs, and approximate location (derived from IP address). If we add a contact form or newsletter signup in the future, we will collect the information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate the Site and to support advertising. This includes:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality (e.g., remembering that you dismissed the cookie banner).
- Advertising cookies — used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve and measure ads. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
- Analytics cookies — if we enable an analytics service (such as Google Analytics), it may set cookies to measure site usage.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. Third-Party Services
The Site embeds widgets and content from third-party providers to deliver live scores, standings, and match highlights (for example, ScoreBat). These providers may independently collect technical data (such as IP address and browsing behavior) when their embedded widgets load on our pages, governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service whose widget appears on this Site.
We use or intend to use Google AdSense to display advertising. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this Site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4. How We Use Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the Site, understand aggregate traffic patterns, detect and prevent abuse, and support advertising that funds the Site's operation.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited technical data with service providers (such as our hosting provider, analytics provider, and advertising partners like Google) solely to operate the Site and serve advertising, under their respective privacy and data-processing terms.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent via our Contact page.
This policy is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend having it reviewed by a qualified attorney before relying on it, particularly to confirm compliance with applicable laws such as GDPR, CCPA, or other regional privacy regulations.