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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to fifaworldcup-news.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We do not directly collect personal information from visitors. However, third-party services used on this Site may collect data automatically:

  • Log data: Your browser may send information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and serve relevant advertisements (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Analyze site traffic and improve content (via Google Analytics)
  • Display relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
  • Remember your preferences (via browser localStorage)

3. Advertising & Cookies (Google AdSense)

This Site uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites, please visit: How Google uses data.

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

5. Cookies Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Functional cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., caching match scores in localStorage).
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
  • Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve personalized ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We do not store personal data on our servers. Any data stored in your browser (localStorage) is managed locally on your device and can be cleared at any time.

7. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or California, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, please reach out via the contact options on this Site.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Affiliation Disclosure

This Site is an independent, unofficial fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA or any of its subsidiaries or partners. See our About page for details.

12. AI-Generated Content Disclosure

Articles on this Site are researched and drafted with the assistance of AI (large language models), with facts cross-checked against public sources before publishing. Despite this verification process, occasional errors may occur. Please report any inaccuracy so we can correct it promptly.