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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
FootBrowse ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website footbrowse.com. This page explains what information we collect when you visit our site, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data We Collect
Analytics data (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects anonymised information such as pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
Advertising data (Google AdSense)
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history across sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising via Google's Ad Settings.
No account or form data
FootBrowse does not require registration, logins, or form submissions. We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information directly.
Cookies
Our site uses the following categories of cookies:
- 1Analytics cookies — Set by Google Analytics to track usage patterns. These expire after 2 years.
- 2Advertising cookies — Set by Google AdSense and its advertising partners to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- 3Affiliate cookies — Set by third-party affiliate partners (see below) when you click their links.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics & AdSense
Operated by Google LLC. Data may be processed in the United States. Google is certified under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Booking.com
We include affiliate links to Booking.com for hotel recommendations near World Cup venues. Clicking these links may set cookies from Booking.com. See Booking.com's Privacy Policy.
Bet365 & Betting Partners
We display indicative betting odds and affiliate links to licensed bookmakers including Bet365. Clicking these links may set affiliate tracking cookies. Betting affiliate links are only shown to users in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Must be 18+.
How We Use Your Data
- +To understand how visitors use the site and improve content
- +To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- +To measure the performance of affiliate links
- +We do not sell your data to third parties
- +We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- +Right to access the data we hold about you
- +Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- +Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- +Right to restrict or object to processing
- +Right to data portability
- +Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@footbrowse.com.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained for 14 months via Google Analytics default settings. We do not store personal data on our own servers. Affiliate and advertising data retention is governed by the respective third-party providers.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at contact@footbrowse.com.