Privacy Policy

Welcome to World Cup Fan Vibe ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform and website.

World Cup Fan Vibe connects football fans with venues showing FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Our platform serves both fans looking for watch spots and venue owners managing their listings.

Information you provide to us:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and profile information via Google OAuth authentication.
• Venue Information: If you register as a venue host, we collect venue details including name, address, description, amenities, capacity, photos, and match schedules.
• Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us for support.

Information collected automatically:

• Location Data: We collect and display venue location data through Google Maps integration to help fans find watch spots near them.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our platform, including pages visited, features used, and interactions with venue listings.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and IP address.
• Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand usage patterns and improve our service. This data is anonymized where possible.

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain our platform
• To authenticate your identity via Google OAuth and manage your account
• To enable venue owners to create, update, and manage venue listings
• To display venue locations on Google Maps for fans searching for watch spots
• To process and display match schedules selected by venues
• To communicate with you about your account, including updates and support
• To improve our platform through analytics and usage patterns
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the specific data concerned and the context in which we collect it. We typically rely on:

• Consent: Where you have given us clear consent to process your data for a specific purpose.
• Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to fulfill our Terms of Service with you.
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our platform and ensuring its security.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) for authentication, database storage (Firestore), and file storage. We use Vercel for hosting and analytics. These providers process data on our behalf in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
• Google Maps: Venue location data is shared with Google Maps API to display interactive maps. Google's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Public Listings: Information you submit as a venue owner (name, address, description, photos, match schedules) is displayed publicly on our platform.

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. This includes encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, secure authentication via Firebase, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing your data.
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as a legal basis.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

We use essential cookies for authentication and platform functionality. We also use Vercel Analytics for anonymized usage tracking. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

Our platform integrates with the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, Firestore database, and storage. Privacy Policy
• Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services. Privacy Policy
• Vercel: Hosting and analytics. Privacy Policy

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Firebase and Vercel operate globally, and we take appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@worldcupfanvibe.com