Privacy Policy

Your PrivacyMatters to Us

This Privacy Policy explains how World Football Rankings collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our website and services.

Last Updated: January 2025
Information We Collect

📊 Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • IP Address: For analytics and security purposes (anonymized)
  • Cookies: Essential cookies for website functionality and preferences

✅ Information We DON'T Collect

  • Personal Information: We don't require registration or personal details
  • Financial Data: No payment processing or financial information
  • Social Media: No social media integration or tracking
  • Email Addresses: No email collection unless you contact us directly
How We Use Your Information

🎯 Service Improvement

Analyze usage patterns to improve website performance and user experience

📈 Analytics

Understand which content is most valuable to our users

🔧 Technical Support

Diagnose and fix technical issues to ensure reliable service

🛡️ Security

Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access

⚖️ Legal Compliance

Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests

💾 Data Quality

Ensure accuracy and reliability of FIFA ranking data

Data Protection & Security

🔒 Security Measures

Technical Safeguards
  • • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • • Secure server infrastructure
  • • Regular security updates and patches
  • • Access controls and monitoring
Data Minimization
  • • Only collect necessary information
  • • Anonymize data where possible
  • • Regular data cleanup procedures
  • • Limited data retention periods

📍 Data Storage & Location

Your data is stored on secure servers and may be processed in different locations to ensure optimal performance and reliability. We use reputable cloud service providers that maintain high security standards.

Retention Period: Analytics data is retained for 26 months. Server logs are kept for 90 days for security purposes.

Your Rights & Choices

🔍 Access

Request information about what data we have collected about you

✏️ Correction

Request correction of any inaccurate information

🗑️ Deletion

Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)

🚫 Opt-Out

Disable cookies through your browser settings

📋 Portability

Request a copy of your data in a structured format

⛔ Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise these rights: Since we don't collect personal information that identifies you, most requests may not be applicable. For questions about your data rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies & Tracking

🍪 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Necessary for website functionality and cannot be disabled.

  • • Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
  • • Language settings
  • • Basic security features
Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • • Page view tracking
  • • User behavior patterns
  • • Performance metrics

⚙️ Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser Controls: Chrome Settings → Privacy → Cookies | Firefox Settings → Privacy → Cookies | Safari Preferences → Privacy
Contact Us & Updates

📧 Privacy Questions

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

Response Time: Within 30 days
Available: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM UTC

🔄 Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be prominently posted.

Current Version: 1.0
Last Updated: January 2025
Review Frequency: Annually

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of these terms.

This Privacy Policy is designed to help you understand our commitment to protecting your privacy while providing you with the best FIFA ranking information available.

GDPR Compliant
CCPA Compliant
Last Updated: January 2025