Privacy Policy — FootyQuiz

1. Introduction

Welcome to FootyQuiz (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your information when you use our website https://www.footyquiz.co.uk (the “Website”) and any interactive quiz or game modes, accounts, comments, competitions or features made available on it (together, the “Service”).

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Service.

2. Who We Are (Data Controller)

FootyQuiz is an independent football quiz and games website operated from the United Kingdom. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, we act as the data controller for Personal Data processed through the Service.

Contact: info@footyquiz.co.uk

3. Key Definitions

• “Personal Data” means information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to an individual.
• “Usage Data” means data collected automatically when you use the Service.
• “Cookies” are small data files stored on your device.
• “Device” means any device used to access the Service (phone, tablet, laptop, etc.).

4. Data We Collect

a) Account & Profile Data

If you create an account, we may collect details such as your name (if provided), username, email address, password (stored in encrypted/hashed form by our platform), and any profile settings you choose to add.

b) User Content (Comments, Posts, Messages)

If you leave comments, submit content, join/create teams, enter competitions, or contact us, we collect the information you submit (for example: comment text, your display name, and your email address). We may also collect moderation and audit data needed to prevent abuse (for example: timestamps, content flags, and basic security logs).

c) Quiz/Game & Competition Data

We may store gameplay data needed to operate the Service, such as quiz attempts, answers, predictions, points totals, team membership, leaderboard positions, and related timestamps. Where you are logged in, this data may be associated with your account.

d) Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

When you access the Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address (and/or approximate location derived from it, e.g., city/country);
• browser type and version;
• device type and operating system;
• pages viewed, clicks, scrolling and time spent;
• referring URL and the date/time of access;
• technical logs and diagnostic data (e.g., error logs and performance data).

e) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use Cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, tags and SDKs) for essential site functionality, preferences, analytics and advertising. See Section 5 for details.

5. Cookies, Consent & Your Choices

Cookies help us run the Service, remember preferences, measure performance, and support advertising/affiliate links. Some cookies are essential and are required for the Service to work properly. Other cookies are optional and used for analytics and/or advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — required for core features (log in, security, forms, site preferences).
• Preference Cookies — remember settings such as layout, display preferences, or consent choices.
• Analytics Cookies — help us understand how visitors use the Service so we can improve it.
• Advertising / Marketing Cookies — used by advertising and affiliate partners to measure performance and (where permitted) personalise content/ads.

Consent (UK/EEA/Switzerland and other regions where required)

Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising cookies) or before using personal data for ad personalisation. You can update your cookie choices at any time via our on-site cookie controls (if available), or by adjusting your browser settings. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Browser Controls

You can usually configure your browser to refuse some or all cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being set. If you disable essential cookies, some parts of the Service may not function correctly (for example: logins, forms, game progress).

For more detail, please also see our Cookie Policy.

6. Google AdSense, Advertising & Ad Personalisation

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense and/or other third-party advertising partners. Advertising helps support the running costs of FootyQuiz and allows us to keep the Service free to use.

How Google Uses Cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s previous visits to this website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Non-personalised vs personalised ads

Depending on your region and your consent choices, Google may serve non-personalised ads (contextual ads) or personalised ads (ads based on your browsing activity and interests). Where required by law, we ask for your consent before enabling cookies/data use for ad personalisation. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Opting Out of Personalised Ads

You can manage Google ad personalisation using:

• Google Ads Settings
• YourAdChoices / aboutads.info

7. Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates)

We may include affiliate links to products or services we genuinely think might interest our audience. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

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Affiliate partners (including Amazon) may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and attribute purchases. This tracking is handled by the affiliate partner according to their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

8. How We Use Your Data

We use Personal Data and Usage Data to:

• Provide, operate and maintain the Service (including accounts, games, leaderboards and team features).
• Authenticate users, manage accounts, and provide account support.
• Moderate comments and user-generated content and prevent abuse.
• Respond to enquiries and support requests.
• Analyse and improve performance, stability and user experience.
• Support advertising, affiliate links and measure effectiveness.
• Detect, prevent and address technical issues, misuse or fraud.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

9. Legal Bases for Processing (UK & EEA)

If you are located in the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your Personal Data under one or more legal bases, including:

• Contract — to provide the Service you request (e.g., account access, game features).
• Consent — for certain cookies, email marketing (if used), and ad personalisation where required.
• Legitimate Interests — to improve the Service, ensure security, prevent abuse, and understand usage (balanced against your rights).
• Legal Obligations — where we need to comply with law or lawful requests.

10. Sharing Your Data

We may share information in the following situations:

• Service Providers — hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, and other tools needed to run the Service.
• Advertising & Affiliate Partners — such as Google (AdSense) and affiliate networks (e.g., Amazon) that may process data via cookies/tags.
• Legal Requirements — where required by law, regulation or legal process.
• Business Transfers — if the Service is sold, merged, or reorganised.
• With Your Consent — where you explicitly agree to a specific disclosure.

We do not sell Personal Data in the ordinary sense of selling it for money.

11. Data Retention

We keep Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy. For example, we retain account data while your account remains active. We may retain certain logs for security, fraud prevention and troubleshooting for a limited period.

You can request deletion of your account (and associated Personal Data where applicable) by contacting us at info@footyquiz.co.uk.

12. International Data Transfers

Because we operate globally and use third-party providers, your information may be processed in countries outside your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to help ensure your data remains protected.

13. Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect your data from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights in relation to your Personal Data, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or to object to certain processing. You may also withdraw consent where we rely on consent.

To exercise any rights, contact us at info@footyquiz.co.uk.

If you are in the UK, you can also complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). If you are in the EEA, you may complain to your local supervisory authority.

15. California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights, including the right to know what Personal Information we collect, use and disclose, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of certain sharing/processing used for targeted advertising.

To make a California privacy request, email info@footyquiz.co.uk with the subject line “California Privacy Request”. We may need to verify your request before responding.

16. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided Personal Data to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

17. Links to Other Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted means you accept the updated Policy.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us at:

• Email: info@footyquiz.co.uk
• Website: https://www.footyquiz.co.uk
• Country: United Kingdom