Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

1. Controller

This website, worldcup2026.eu, is operated by an individual based in the Netherlands. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

2. What data we collect

We collect minimal data to operate this website:

• Poule participants: When you join or create a pool, we store your chosen display name and a randomly generated token. No email address or password is required.
• Predictions: Your match score predictions are stored in association with your token.
• Server logs: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, browser type, and pages visited for security and performance purposes. Logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days.

3. Cookies

This website uses localStorage (browser storage) to remember your pool session token. No tracking cookies are placed by this website. Third-party services (such as Google Fonts and affiliate partners) may place cookies — please refer to their respective privacy policies.

4. Affiliate links

This website contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. We only link to products and services we believe are relevant to our visitors.

5. Third-party services

• Google Fonts: Used for typography. Google may collect usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Cloudflare: Used as CDN and security layer. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.

6. Your rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Data retention

Poule data (names, predictions, scores) is retained for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and may be deleted thereafter. Server logs are retained for a maximum of 30 days.

8. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please email: [email protected]