Introduction
MatchOracle ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our AI-powered World Cup prediction services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using MatchOracle, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
MatchOracle is designed to work without requiring user accounts or personal information. However, we may collect:
- Contact information if you reach out to us (email address, name)
- Feedback or survey responses you voluntarily provide
- Content you share or generate using our platform
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you access MatchOracle, we automatically collect:
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, simulation parameters, time spent on site
- Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, screen resolution
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies and Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
1.3 Third-Party Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with MatchOracle. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
🎯 Service Delivery
To provide, maintain, and improve MatchOracle's features and functionality
📊 Analytics and Optimization
To analyze usage patterns, optimize user experience, and develop new features
🛡️ Security and Protection
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
📧 Communication
To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important updates
⚖️ Legal Compliance
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on MatchOracle. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your simulation parameters)
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site and identify areas for improvement
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., selected team, chaos factors)
- Marketing Cookies: May be used to show relevant advertisements (if applicable)
🍪 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of MatchOracle.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:
🔧 Service Providers
Third-party vendors who help us operate MatchOracle (hosting, analytics, CDN services)
⚖️ Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or government request
🛡️ Protection of Rights
To protect the rights, property, or safety of MatchOracle, our users, or the public
🔄 Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and authentication for internal systems
- Data minimization practices (we only collect what we need)
Important: No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the information we hold about you
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Object
Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Restrict
Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@matchoracle.xyz. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
MatchOracle is intended for users aged 13 and older. 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 immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Inquiries: privacy@matchoracle.xyz
Data Protection Officer: dpo@matchoracle.xyz
Website: https://www.matchoracle.xyz
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.