Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
When you register for WC2026 Predict & Win, we collect:
- Name — used to display on leaderboards and profile
- Email address — used for account verification and password reset
- Profile image — optional, used for your public profile
- Prediction data — your match scores, player picks, and tournament predictions
- Usage data — login timestamps, prediction patterns, streak information
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively for the operation of the prediction game:
- Creating and managing your account
- Calculating scores, streaks, and leaderboard rankings
- Displaying your predictions and achievements to other users
- Sending essential account notifications (verification, password reset)
- Improving the platform experience
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your name and prediction data are publicly visible within the platform (leaderboards, match pages). Your email address is kept private and never shared.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption of passwords using bcrypt hashing, secure session management, and HTTPS encryption for all data transmission. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies for session management and authentication. No tracking or advertising cookies are used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect platform functionality.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data at any time through your profile
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please use the profile settings or contact the platform administrator.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: June 2026