Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 April 2026

Who We Are

This website, $$SITE_NAME$$, is operated at footballiewc.com. We provide editorial content related to World Cup 2026 betting analysis, odds reviews and tournament coverage aimed at readers in Ireland. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our site.

Information We Collect

We do not require registration or account creation to access our content. The types of information we may collect include:

Automatically collected data: When you visit footballiewc.com, our servers and third-party analytics tools may record your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages and the date and time of your visit.

Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyse site traffic and understand how visitors interact with our content. Please refer to our Cookie Policy for full details on the cookies we use and how to manage them.

Voluntarily provided data: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address, solely to respond to your enquiry.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above for the following purposes: to operate, maintain and improve the website and its content; to analyse visitor behaviour and site performance through aggregated, non-personally-identifiable analytics; to respond to enquiries you send us; and to comply with applicable legal obligations.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor and analyse visitor data to help us improve our content and user experience. These may include analytics platforms such as Google Analytics. These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

Our site contains links to external websites, including bookmaker platforms, regulatory bodies and sports organisations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

$$SITE_NAME$$ may include affiliate links to licensed bookmakers. If you click on an affiliate link and subsequently register or place a bet, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or the odds you receive. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or analysis.

Data Retention

Analytics data is retained in aggregated form for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy. Any personal information you provide via direct contact is retained only for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry and is then deleted.

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Irish data protection law, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a person under 18, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the information provided on the About Us page at footballiewc.com.