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Privacy & Cookie Policy

At Footy Squad Picks, we believe data privacy is a fundamental human right. We strictly block all non-essential tracking cookies until you provide prior consent, offer equal prominence for consent decisions, and never sell your personal data.

Last updated: September 2026 • Policy Version: 2026.1

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1. Data Controller & Scope

This Privacy & Cookie Policy applies to all services, multiplayer draft games, and web applications operated by Footy Squad Picks ("we", "us", or "our").

We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

2. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work securely and efficiently. We also use browser Local Storage to preserve essential interface configurations (such as your chosen visual theme and cookie consent settings).

Strict Prior Consent Guarantee: Under our GDPR compliance architecture, no marketing pixels or analytics tracking cookies are loaded or deposited until you have explicitly clicked "Accept All" or toggled on the corresponding category in your Cookie Preferences.

3. Cookie Categories & Purposes

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always Active

These cookies and storage items are essential for you to navigate the site, authenticate, join multiplayer games, and safeguard your account against CSRF attacks.

  • NextAuth Session Cookie: Maintains encrypted session state when you sign in.
  • CSRF Token: Prevents unauthorized cross-site request forgery.
  • Consent Storage: Records your cookie preferences so we respect your choices on future visits.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests) and Art. 6(1)(b) (Performance of contract).

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

Consent Required (Default: Blocked)

Helps us measure site traffic, draft page latency, and game feature usage to optimize performance. All tracking runs with IP anonymization enabled.

  • Google Analytics 4 (gtag.js): Aggregated site analytics with Google Consent Mode v2.
  • Vercel Web Analytics: Privacy-focused web vital latency tracking.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Explicit Prior Consent).

C. Marketing & Affiliate Cookies

Consent Required (Default: Blocked)

Footy Squad Picks is a free-to-play football game. We feature curated affiliate product links (such as Amazon Associates). When clicked, affiliate cookies attribute qualifying purchases without any additional cost to you.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Explicit Prior Consent).

D. Preferences & Personalization

Optional

Remembers your pitch formation views, dark/light theme choices, and audio preferences across visits.

Legal Basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent).

4. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under Chapter III of the GDPR, you have the following enforceable rights:

Right of Access (Art. 15)

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Erasure (Art. 17)

You may request the deletion of your account and associated game records at any time.

Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3))

You can withdraw cookie consent at any moment via the Cookie Settings button below.

Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)

You may receive your profile and game history data in a structured, machine-readable format.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to our on-site cookie banner and granular toggles, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block third-party cookies, or configure do-not-track flags:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Block All Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6. Contact & Data Protection Inquiries

If you have questions regarding this Cookie & Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your statutory data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection team:

privacy@footysquadpicks.com

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