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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 7, 2025

Welcome to FIFA Talk (“we,” “our,” “us”), operated at fifatalk.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws worldwide, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act 2023), and other relevant data protection laws.

Information We Collect

Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information:

Account Information:

  • Name and username
  • Email address
  • Date of birth
  • Country/region of residence
  • Profile preferences

Communication Data:

  • Comments and posts
  • Messages and correspondence
  • Support ticket information
  • Community forum participation

Technical Information:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Usage data and analytics

Optional Information:

  • Profile photo
  • Social media links
  • Football team preferences
  • Favorite players and leagues

Sensitive Personal Data
We may collect special category personal data only with your explicit consent, including:

  • Health information (if voluntarily shared in discussions)
  • Biometric data (if using advanced security features)

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct provision: When you register, post content, or contact us
  • Automatic collection: Through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools
  • Third parties: From social media platforms, advertising partners, and public sources
  • User-generated content: Comments, posts, and community interactions

We process your personal data based on:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
  • Contract performance: To provide our services and fulfill our obligations
  • Legitimate interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Legal compliance: To meet regulatory requirements and legal obligations

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for:

Service Provision

  • Creating and managing your account
  • Enabling community participation and discussions
  • Providing customer support
  • Processing payments (if applicable)

Communication

  • Sending service-related notifications
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Delivering newsletters and updates (with consent)
  • Moderating content and community interactions

Improvement and Analytics

  • Analyzing website usage and user behavior
  • Improving our services and user experience
  • Conducting research and development
  • Personalizing content and recommendations

Legal and Security

  • Preventing fraud and abuse
  • Ensuring platform security
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Protecting our rights and interests

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

  • Cloud hosting providers
  • Analytics and advertising services
  • Customer support platforms
  • Payment processors (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

  • Law enforcement agencies (when legally required)
  • Regulatory authorities
  • Legal advisors and auditors
  • Courts and tribunals

Business Transfers

  • In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • During corporate restructuring
  • With successor entities

Third-Party Integrations

  • Social media platforms (with consent)
  • Advertising networks
  • Content delivery networks

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

International Data Transfers

Your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. When we transfer data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Binding Corporate Rules
  • Your explicit consent

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Generally, we retain:

  • Account data: Until account deletion plus 12 months
  • Communication data: 3 years from last interaction
  • Technical data: 2 years from collection
  • Marketing data: Until withdrawal of consent

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

Universal Rights

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

Additional Rights (by Jurisdiction)

GDPR (EU/EEA/UK):

  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
  • Right to object to automated decision-making

CCPA/CPRA (California):

  • Right to know about data collection and sales
  • Right to opt-out of data sales or sharing
  • Right to non-discrimination
  • Right to correct inaccurate data

DPDP Act (India):

  • Right to confirmation and access
  • Right to correction and erasure
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to grievance redressal

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies: To understand usage patterns
  • Advertising cookies: For targeted marketing (with consent)
  • Social media cookies: For social sharing features

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie management tool.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately. Parents or guardians may contact us to review or delete their child’s information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encryption in transit and at rest
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security assessments
  • Incident response procedures
  • Employee training and awareness

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

Marketing Communications

With your consent, we may send marketing communications about:

  • New features and updates
  • Football-related content and news
  • Community events and activities
  • Partner offers and promotions

You can opt-out at any time by:

  • Clicking unsubscribe links in emails
  • Updating your account preferences
  • Contacting us directly

Data Breach Notification

In case of a data breach that poses risks to your rights and freedoms, we will:

  • Notify relevant authorities within 72 hours (where required)
  • Inform affected users without undue delay
  • Provide clear information about the breach
  • Take immediate remedial action

Contact Information

Data Controller
FIFA Talk
Email: contact@fifatalk.com
Website: fifatalk.com

Data Protection Officer (if applicable)
Email: contact@fifatalk.com

Jurisdictional Contacts

EU Representative:
[To be appointed if required under GDPR]

UK Representative:
[To be appointed if required under UK GDPR]

Supervisory Authority Complaints

You have the right to lodge complaints with relevant data protection authorities:

  • EU/EEA: Your local Data Protection Authority
  • UK: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
  • California: California Attorney General
  • Canada: Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • India: Data Protection Board of India

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will:

  • Post the updated policy on our website
  • Notify users of material changes via email or website notice
  • Update the “Last Updated” date
  • Obtain consent for changes requiring it under applicable law

Special Provisions

California Residents
We do not sell personal information. In the past 12 months, we have not sold personal information of consumers. We may share personal information for business purposes with service providers.

“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” Requests:
California residents may opt-out by contacting us at contact@fifatalk.com.

EU/UK Residents
We process data based on lawful grounds under GDPR/UK GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing lawfulness.

Indian Residents
We comply with the DPDP Act 2023 and applicable rules. You may file grievances with our Data Protection Officer or the Data Protection Board.

By using FIFA Talk, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at contact@fifatalk.com.