Last updated: 07.12.2025

FootyFCWeekly (“we”, “our”, “the Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

By using FootyFCWeekly.com or creating an account, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Age Requirement
   You must be 13 years or older to use FootyFCWeekly. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn that a child under 13 has an account, we will remove it.
2. Information We Collect
   We collect the following types of information:

A. Information you provide

• Email address
• Username
• Favorite club
• Country
• Age confirmation (checkbox)
• Optional profile information you add
• Posts, comments, uploads, and messages
• Group memberships and interactions

B. Information from Google Login
If you use Google Login, we may receive:

• Your email address
• Your Google display name
• Your Google profile picture (if imported)
  We do not access your Google contacts, calendar, or other private Google data.

C. Automatically collected information
We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device and browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and actions taken on the Site
• Login times and activity logs
• Error logs and diagnostic data

D. Sports data and API information
We display sports information from external APIs, such as:

• Fixtures and results
• Standings
• Stats and team information
  This data is not personal data about you.

3. How We Use Your Information
   We use your information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Provide social features (profiles, posts, groups, chat)
• Show relevant football content based on your country or favorite club
• Maintain security and prevent abuse or spam
• Improve the Site and fix technical issues
• Display ads, sponsorships, and affiliate content where applicable
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

4. Advertising and Monetization
   We may display:

• Ads
• Sponsored content
• Affiliate links
• Promotions
• Paid features or subscriptions (in the future)

We may earn revenue through these means. This does not change the cost you pay to use the Site.

5. No Gambling or Betting Services
   FootyFCWeekly does not operate gambling or betting services. We do not collect information for gambling or betting. If you choose to gamble outside the platform, that is your own decision and at your own risk.
6. Sports Data and API Accuracy
   Sports data, statistics, and news from third-party providers may be inaccurate, incomplete, delayed, or changed. We do not control these external systems.

We are not responsible for:

• Incorrect sports information
• Any decisions you make based on that information
• Fantasy sports or betting outcomes (betting is prohibited on the platform)

All sports data is provided for entertainment and informational use only.

7. Data Sharing
   We may share data with:

• Hosting providers
• Security and anti-spam services
• Analytics tools
• Email and notification providers
• CDN and caching providers

We only share what is necessary for them to perform their services.

We may also share data if required by law, such as responding to legal requests, protecting users, or enforcing our Terms.

8. Cookies and Tracking
   We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Improve performance
• Measure traffic and usage
• Support ads and monetization

You can block or delete cookies in your browser, but some features of the Site may stop working.

9. Data Retention
   We retain your data as long as needed to provide the service. If you delete your account, we remove or anonymize your personal data where possible. Some data may be kept for legal, security, or backup purposes.
10. Your Rights
    Depending on your location (for example, under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export a copy of your data
• Object to certain processing
• Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@footyfcweekly.com.

11. Data Security
    We use reasonable security measures, including:

• SSL encryption
• Firewalls
• Security plugins and monitoring
• Restricted access to servers and data

No system is completely secure, but we work to protect your information as much as reasonably possible.

Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us:
Email: support@footyfcweekly.com
Website: https://footyfcweekly.com

Account Deletion
You can request to delete your account. This will remove your profile and most of your content where technically possible. Some anonymized or aggregated data may remain for legal or security reasons.

International Users
Your data may be processed and stored in different countries depending on our hosting and service providers. By using the Site, you consent to this international transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.