Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 24, 2026
World Cup 2026 Predictor is an unofficial fan-made prediction tool. This website is not affiliated with FIFA, the FIFA World Cup, or any official tournament organizer.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
Information we collect
You can use the prediction tool without creating an account.
We may collect basic usage information, such as:
- Pages visited
- Device type
- Browser type
- Approximate location, such as country or region
- Referring pages or links
- General interactions with the website, such as starting or completing a prediction
This information helps us understand how people use the website and improve the experience.
Prediction data
If you create or share a prediction, we may store the prediction data so the website can display your bracket or shared result.
Prediction data may include:
- Group rankings
- Third-place qualifier selections
- Knockout winner selections
- Final champion selection
- Optional display name, if provided
Do not include personal or sensitive information in your prediction name or shared content.
Analytics
We may use privacy-friendly analytics or basic website analytics tools to understand traffic and usage.
Analytics data is used to improve the website, fix issues, and understand which features are useful.
Cookies and local storage
The website may use cookies or local storage to:
- Save your prediction progress
- Remember basic preferences
- Improve the website experience
- Measure basic analytics
You can clear cookies or local storage through your browser settings.
Advertising
At launch, this website may not show ads. In the future, we may add advertising to help support the project.
If ads are added, this Privacy Policy may be updated to explain how advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide the prediction tool
- Save and display shared predictions
- Improve the website
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand general usage trends
- Prevent abuse or misuse of the service
Information sharing
We do not sell personal information.
We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate the website, such as hosting, analytics, or security providers.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the website from abuse, fraud, or security issues.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed to operate and improve the website.
Shared predictions may remain available as long as the website is active, unless removed by us or by request when possible.
Children's privacy
This website is intended for general audiences and is not designed to collect personal information from children.
Third-party links
The website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Last updated date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: