Privacy Policy — WC 2026 Predictor

Summary: WC 2026 Predictor is a fan-made tool. We collect minimal data, never sell your information, and everything you predict is stored locally in your own browser unless you choose to save it. Read on for full details.

1. Who We Are

WC 2026 Predictor is an independent, fan-made web application created for entertainment purposes. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to FIFA, any national football federation, or any official World Cup 2026 entity. References to team names, flags, and tournament data are used solely for informational and entertainment purposes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide the service:

Prediction data: Your group stage scores and bracket picks are stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to save it.
Usage data: We may collect anonymised, aggregated analytics data (page views, browser type, general location by country) to understand how the site is used and improve it.
No personal data by default: We do not require you to create an account, provide your name, email address, or any other personal information to use the predictor.

3. How We Use Your Data

Any data we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

To provide and improve the WC 2026 Predictor functionality
To display anonymised community analytics (e.g. "most predicted champion" statistics)
To understand which features are most used so we can improve them
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or sell it to any third party

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use browser localStorage to save your prediction state between sessions. This is a client-side storage mechanism — the data stays on your device and is not transmitted to any server. We may use minimal session cookies for performance analytics only. You can clear your localStorage at any time through your browser settings, which will reset your predictions.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:

Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google's CDN. Google may collect basic access logs. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Analytics (if enabled): We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools. No personally identifiable information is shared with analytics providers.

6. Data Retention

Your prediction data stored in localStorage persists until you clear your browser data or use the "Discard" button on the site. We do not store your prediction data on any server. Any aggregated, anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 12 months.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data. Since we collect virtually no personal data, most requests are satisfied by simply clearing your browser's localStorage. For any data-related enquiries, contact us at the address below.

8. Children's Privacy

WC 2026 Predictor is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with a new "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please reach out via our Contact page.