Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Football Mania ("we", "us", "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website at football-mania.com (the "Website") and our mobile applications for Android and iOS (the "App"). Together, the Website and App are referred to as the "Service".

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

You can use most features of the Service without creating an account. If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive the following from your Google account:

• Display name
• Profile picture URL
• Google account identifier (a unique ID, not your email address)

This information is used to identify you in community features such as the chat and forum.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent on the Service
• Approximate geographic location (country/region level, used to personalize league ordering)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2.3 Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The Service stores the following preferences and data locally on your device using browser local storage. This data never leaves your device unless explicitly stated:

• Theme and display preferences (dark mode, font size)
• Language preference
• Favorite teams and league subscriptions
• Recent search selections
• Push notification token (if notifications are enabled)

3. Google Sign-In

We offer optional sign-in via Google OAuth. When you sign in, Google provides us with your display name, profile picture, and a unique account identifier. We do not receive or store your Google password, email address, or any other Google account data. You can sign out at any time, which removes your authentication session from the Service.

4. Push Notifications

The Service offers optional push notifications for live match updates such as goals, red cards, and match results. Push notifications are powered by Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). If you opt in, a unique device token is generated and stored to deliver notifications to your device. You can disable push notifications at any time through your device or browser settings.

5. Advertising

The Android app displays advertisements through Google AdMob, including banner ads and interstitial ads. AdMob may collect and use data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads, including device identifiers and usage data. For more information on how Google uses your data in advertising, please visit Google's Advertising Policies.

You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's ad settings or by visiting Google Ads Settings.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with the Service. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as page views, session duration, and traffic sources. This data helps us improve the Service. Google may also collect information as described in their privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Cookies & Local Storage

The Website uses cookies for analytics (Google Analytics) and a cookie consent preference. Additionally, the Service uses browser local storage to save your preferences (theme, language, favorites) locally on your device. You can control or delete cookies and local storage through your browser settings. Disabling these may affect your experience.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — website and app analytics
• Google Sign-In — optional authentication
• Firebase Cloud Messaging — push notifications for match updates
• Google AdMob — advertisements in the Android app
• External sports data API — live scores, fixtures, lineups, and statistics

Each of these services may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's Privacy Policy for services provided by Google.

9. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data may be shared only in the following circumstances:

• With Google for analytics, advertising, and authentication as described in this policy
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Football Mania or its users

10. Data Retention

Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics settings. If you sign in with Google, your display name and profile picture are retained for the purpose of community features (chat, forum) for as long as your account remains active. Local device data (preferences, favorites) is retained until you clear your browser or app storage.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access information we hold about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of analytics tracking
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Disable push notifications
• Disable cookies and clear local storage through your browser or device settings
• Sign out and revoke Google account access at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

12. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

13. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. All data transmitted between your device and the Service is encrypted using HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

15. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

footballmaniaapp@gmail.com