Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: Email address and password when you create an account.
• Profile information: First name, last name, and display name you choose to add to your profile.
• Bracket picks: Your World Cup predictions and picks stored for scoring and league participation.
• League participation: League memberships and invitations you create or accept.
• Contact submissions: Name, email, and message content when you use our contact form.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the World Soccer Bracket service.
• Authenticate your account and keep you signed in.
• Calculate bracket scores and display league standings.
• Send league invitations and notifications related to your account.
• Respond to your questions and feedback via our contact form.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve the site experience.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site. We also use third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics / Google Tag: Used to understand site traffic and usage patterns.
• Google AdSense: Used to deliver advertisements. Google may use cookies to personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, including keeping you signed in.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With other users: Your display name and bracket picks are visible to other members of leagues you join.
• Service providers: We use trusted third-party services (such as Supabase for database and authentication, and Google for analytics and advertising) that process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption in transit, secure authentication, and access controls. However, no internet-based service can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will remove or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable time, except where we are required to retain it by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information.
• Withdrawing consent for certain data processing activities.
• Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

World Soccer Bracket is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us.