Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: February 4, 2025

Welcome to FootballTradingGenie.com.

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our platform, services, and software (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using FootballTradingGenie.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in accordance with both United States law and United Kingdom law, including but not limited to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly and information that is automatically collected when you use our Service. This includes:

A. Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, username, payment details, and other necessary information.
• Communication Data: If you contact us via email or customer support, we collect your messages and attachments.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device and Usage Data: Includes IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and time spent on our platform.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and analytics tools to enhance experience and improve our Service. You can manage cookie settings via your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain the Service, including user accounts and payments.
• Improve user experience through analytics and personalization.
• Ensure compliance with laws, prevent fraud, and protect our users.
• Send newsletters, promotions, and updates (with your consent).

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

• With Service Providers: Hosting, payments, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, Stripe) under strict confidentiality.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law or court order.
• Business Transfers: In case of mergers or sales, your data may be transferred under similar privacy protections.

4. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data as long as necessary for the purposes outlined. While we use industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Your Rights & Choices

A. For UK Users (UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018)

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Restrict or object to processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing.
• Request data portability.

Contact us at help@footballtradinggenie.com to exercise your rights. You may also file a complaint with the ICO (UK).

B. For US Users (CCPA & Other State Laws)

• Right to Know: Request data usage details.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Opt Out: Opt out of data sale (we do not sell user data).

To make a request, email help@footballtradinggenie.com. We’ll verify your identity before processing.

6. International Data Transfers

If you access our Service outside the UK or US, your data may be transferred to other jurisdictions. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

7. No Liability for Third-Party Links

Our Service may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal data.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or on our website. Continued use of the Service after updates means acceptance of the new terms.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: help@footballtradinggenie.com

By using FootballTradingGenie.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.