Privacy & Cookie Policy
Effective date: January 4, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how fifacollect.info (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use this website. This is an unofficial, fan-made website and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA.
1. Information we collect
A) Information you provide
We may receive information you voluntarily provide to us, for example when you contact us by email. This may include your email address and the content of your message.
B) Information collected automatically
When you use the site, we may collect limited technical and usage information, such as:
- pages visited and actions taken on the site
- approximate location (country or city level)
- device and browser information
- referral source (how you arrived on the site)
- performance and error diagnostics
C) Referral parameter
If you arrive on the site with a ref parameter in the URL, this value may be stored for referral attribution and analytics purposes.
2. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
A) Essential storage
Essential storage is used to make the site function correctly and to remember preferences such as theme settings (for example, dark mode).
B) Analytics (Google Analytics)
With your consent where required, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve functionality and content.
C) Advertising / measurement technologies
The site may include Google tags related to advertising measurement. Where required by law, these technologies are only enabled after you provide consent.
3. Consent choices
If you are located in a region where consent is required (such as the EU/EEA or UK), non-essential cookies are disabled by default.
- Before acceptance, analytics and advertising storage are set to denied.
- After acceptance, analytics storage may be set to granted.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies and local storage for this site, or by using the option below.
4. How we use information
- to operate and maintain the website
- to understand usage and improve features and performance
- to detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- to analyze traffic sources and site effectiveness
5. Legal bases for processing
Where applicable under GDPR, we rely on:
- Consent for analytics and advertising technologies
- Legitimate interests to operate and secure the website
- User request when you contact us directly
6. Sharing and third parties
We may share limited data with trusted service providers such as Google (for analytics or measurement services). We do not sell personal information.
7. Data retention
Data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law.
8. International data transfers
Some service providers may process data outside your country of residence. Appropriate safeguards are used where required.
9. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, as well as to withdraw consent.
10. Children’s privacy
This site is not intended for children where parental consent is required under applicable law.
11. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the effective date at the top of this page.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@fifacollect.info