Privacy Policy

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Last updated: 16 April 2026

Who We Are

This privacy policy applies to $$SITE_NAME$$, accessible at wcsoccerie.com. We are an independent editorial and informational website covering football betting analysis for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We do not operate as a bookmaker, accept wagers, or process financial transactions related to gambling.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you visit our website:

Automatically collected data: When you access wcsoccerie.com, our servers and third-party analytics tools may record your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is collected through server logs and analytics cookies.

Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyse website traffic and improve user experience. Details of the cookies we use and their purposes are described in our Cookie Policy.

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment details unless you voluntarily provide them through a contact form or email communication.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to operate, maintain and improve our website; to analyse traffic patterns and user behaviour in aggregate; to ensure the security and integrity of our website; and to comply with legal obligations.

We process personal data on the basis of legitimate interests, specifically the operation and improvement of our website and content. Where we use cookies for analytics purposes, we rely on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor and analyse visitor data. These services include web analytics providers and content delivery networks. Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

$$SITE_NAME$$ may contain affiliate links to licensed bookmakers and betting operators. When you click an affiliate link and register or place a wager with a third-party operator, that operator’s privacy policy governs how they handle your data. We receive referral commissions but do not have access to your betting account information, financial details, or personal data held by those operators.

Data Retention

Automatically collected data such as server logs is retained for a maximum of 26 months. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form. We do not maintain individual user profiles.

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you; to request correction of inaccurate data; to request deletion of your data; to restrict or object to our processing of your data; to data portability where applicable; and to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the data we collect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

$$SITE_NAME$$ is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Gambling content is intended solely for adults of legal age.

International Data Transfers

Our website may be hosted on servers located outside the European Economic Area. Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us through the information provided on our About Us page at wcsoccerie.com.