Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how World Cup TV Guide ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at worldcuptvguide.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Timezone data: We use your browser's built-in Intl API to detect your local timezone so that match times can be displayed in your local time. This detection happens entirely on your device and is not sent to our servers.
• Local storage: We store your timezone display preference (GMT or local time) in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
• Usage data via analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics services to understand how visitors use the Site. These services collect anonymized data such as page views, referrer, device type, and country. We do not collect personally identifiable information through analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect to:

• Display match times in your preferred timezone
• Improve the Site's content and usability
• Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Third-Party Services

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

• Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• flagcdn.com: We load country flag images from flagcdn.com. This service may log standard HTTP request data (IP address, user agent) when serving images.
• Cloudflare: Our Site is served through Cloudflare, which acts as a reverse proxy and CDN. Cloudflare may collect anonymized traffic data for security and performance purposes.

4. Cookies

Our Site uses minimal cookies. Specifically:

• Essential cookies: We use session storage to remember if you dismissed the mobile anchor ad. This is cleared when you close your browser.
• Third-party cookies: Google AdSense and Cloudflare may set their own cookies as part of their services. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

We do not use cookies for tracking, profiling, or marketing purposes beyond what is required by our advertising partner.

5. Data Sharing and Sale

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We only share data as described in this policy (anonymized analytics, ad serving, and CDN delivery).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through our Site. Our Site is served over HTTPS, and we use Cloudflare's security features to protect against unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@worldcuptvguide.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. 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 policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: