Privacy Policy

Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to bet-worldcup2026.org ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bet-worldcup2026.org.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. See Section 7 (Cookie Policy) below.
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated, anonymised usage data via Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics.
  • Click Data: Affiliate link clicks including gclid parameters for tracking purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve our website
  • Analyse traffic and user behaviour
  • Track affiliate referrals and conversions
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests: Analytics and affiliate tracking.
  • Consent: Non-essential cookies where you have given consent.
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable law.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers including Google Analytics, Vercel, and affiliate network partners solely to operate this website. All third parties are contractually required to keep your data secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain log data for up to 12 months and anonymised analytics data indefinitely. Affiliate click data is retained for the duration required by our affiliate agreements.

7. Cookie Policy

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) to understand usage patterns.
  • Advertising Cookies: Google Ads (gclid) for conversion tracking.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO (ico.org.uk)

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related queries, contact us at: privacy@bet-worldcup2026.org