Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Matchaat ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at matchaat.com (the "Service"), a free-to-play football prediction game. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information we collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information — when you register, we collect your first name, last name, and email address, along with an encrypted password.
• Game activity — your predictions, leaderboards you create or join, scores, and related gameplay data.
• Usage and device data — basic technical information such as pages visited, approximate location (country/region), browser type, and device type, collected through analytics.
• Cookies and similar technologies — used to keep you signed in, remember preferences, and serve and measure advertising (see Section 5).

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the Service and your account.
• Calculate scores, rankings, and leaderboard standings.
• Send you service-related communications, including match-day reminders and push notifications you opt into.
• Understand how the Service is used so we can improve it.
• Display and measure advertising that helps keep the Service free.
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats.

4. Analytics

We use Vercel Web Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns, such as page views and the general region visitors come from. This data is collected in a privacy-friendly manner and is not used to personally identify you.

5. Advertising and cookies

We use Google AdSense to display advertising on the Service. Google and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to the Service or other websites.
• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Service and/or other sites on the Internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at google.com/settings/ads.
• You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Service, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

6. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us operate the Service (such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners described above), or when required by law. Other players can see your name, predictions (after they lock), and standings within leaderboards you join.

7. Data retention

We keep your account information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time by contacting us.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

9. Children's privacy

The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypting passwords. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at protegueskaizer100@gmail.com.