GDPR Compliance
Your data matters. Learn how FootyForecast collects, processes, and protects your personal information in compliance with UK GDPR.
📋 Quick Summary
- We only collect essential data needed to provide our football prediction services
- Your data is processed under UK GDPR with legitimate interest and consent bases
- You have full rights to access, modify, or delete your personal information
- We use cookies for analytics and functionality with your consent
- Contact us at aifootyforecast@gmail.com for any data requests
This GDPR compliance page applies to FootyForecast.co.uk and all associated services. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We recommend reviewing this document periodically as we may update it to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you use FootyForecast:
- Identity Data: name, username
- Contact Data: email address
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: pages visited, session duration, interactions
- Marketing Data: preferences for receiving communications
How We Use Your Data
We use your data in accordance with GDPR principles for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain our website
- To improve user experience and performance
- To communicate with users (support, updates, newsletters)
- To monitor usage and detect fraud or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent – when you opt in to communications
- Legitimate Interests – to improve and secure our services
- Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable laws
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification (correction)
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyse website traffic. Under UK GDPR and PECR, cookies used for analytics or advertising require prior user consent:
- Essential Cookies: required for core functionality
- Analytics Cookies: help us understand user behaviour
- Marketing Cookies: used for advertising and affiliate tracking
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Secure HTTPS encryption
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular monitoring and security updates
No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. However, we follow industry best practices including privacy by design and privacy by default principles to minimize risks.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. We implement data minimization principles and establish deletion schedules aligned with our stated purposes.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and affiliate platforms. These providers may process your data independently under their own privacy policies. We conduct assessments to verify they meet GDPR requirements before integration.
International Transfers
Your data may be transferred outside the UK/EEA where necessary. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard data protection clauses, to comply with UK GDPR Article 46 requirements.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data rights, you can contact us at:
Email: aifootyforecast@gmail.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).