Privacy policy

This policy explains what data footballXpert collects, why we collect it, and the choices you have. footballXpert is a free game where you predict football matches and compare results with other fans. If you have any question, email us at info@footballxpert.online.

Who we are

footballXpert runs this website. For data protection questions you can reach us at info@footballxpert.online. We act as the controller of the data described below.

What we collect

• Account details. When you sign up we store your email address, a username, and a password that is saved in a hashed form we cannot read. If you sign in with Google we receive your name and email from Google.
• Profile details you choose to add. To play the "who knows more" comparisons you can tell us your gender, age range and country. This is optional and you decide whether to share it.
• Your activity in the game. The predictions you make, your points and your position on the leaderboard.
• Technical and usage data. If you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics to count visits and understand how the site is used. This may include your approximate location, device and browser. Your IP address is anonymised.

Why we use it

• To create your account and let you play and sign in.
• To score your predictions and build the leaderboards and group comparisons.
• To keep the site secure and working.
• To understand how the site is used so we can improve it. This only happens if you accept analytics cookies.

Legal basis

We process your account and game data to provide the service you asked for. We use analytics cookies only with your consent, which you can withdraw at any time. The optional profile details are used based on your consent when you choose to add them.

Cookies

We use a small number of cookies to keep you signed in and to keep the site secure. These are needed for the site to work. We use analytics cookies from Google only after you click Accept on the cookie banner. If you click Decline, no analytics cookies are set. You can change your choice at any time.

Who we share it with

We do not sell your data. We use Google (through Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used, and only after you have accepted analytics cookies. We also use a hosting provider to run the site. These providers process data on our behalf, and some may process it outside your country under safeguards required by law.

How long we keep it

We keep your account data for as long as your account exists. If you delete your account, we remove or anonymise your personal data unless we need to keep some of it for legal reasons. Analytics data is kept according to Google Analytics retention settings.

Your rights

You can ask us to show you the data we hold about you, correct it, or delete it. You can withdraw your consent to analytics at any time. You also have the right to complain to your local data protection authority. To make any of these requests, email info@footballxpert.online and we will respond.

Children

This game is meant for people aged 13 and over. If you believe a younger child has given us personal data, contact us and we will remove it.

Changes

If we change this policy we will update the date at the top of this page.