Privacy Policy for WorldCup2026

Last updated: December 26, 2025

1. Introduction

WorldCup2026 ("we", "our", or "us") operates the WorldCup2026 mobile application. This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and display name
• Game Progress: Card collection data, album completion status, achievements
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, app version for analytics
• Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and session duration

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing core app functionality and features
• Saving and synchronizing your game progress across devices
• Improving user experience and app performance
• Analyzing app usage to develop new features
• Communicating important updates or changes

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) to securely store your data. Your information is:

• Encrypted in transit and at rest
• Stored on secure servers following industry standards
• Protected by Firebase's enterprise-grade security measures
• Backed up regularly to prevent data loss

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our app:

• Firebase Authentication: For secure user login and account management
• Firebase Firestore: For real-time data storage and synchronization
• Firebase Storage: For storing card images and user content
• Expo: For app development and deployment

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

7. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only:

• With service providers (like Firebase) necessary to operate the app
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your explicit consent

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Disable analytics or data collection features
• Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email provided below.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically.