PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to WC26News ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at wc26news.org (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Register for an account on the Site
- Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
- Contact us via email or the chatbot feature
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
- Post comments or interact with content on the Site
This information may include your name, email address, username, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address and geolocation data
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs and pages visited
- Time and date of your visit
- Time spent on pages and interaction data
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site. Please see our Cookie Policy for more details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Site
- To improve, personalize, and expand our content and services
- To understand and analyze how you use our Site
- To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
- To send you news, updates, and promotional materials related to FIFA World Cup 2026
- To respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
- With Consent: With your consent or at your direction
5. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including FIFA.com, social media platforms, and advertising networks (such as Google AdSense). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wc26news.org.
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for 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 that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- 📧 Email: privacy@wc26news.org
- 🌐 Website: wc26news.org