TimeForMatch.com ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide our services. The types of data we may collect include:
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, browser type, device type, and referring URL, collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Location data — your approximate timezone, detected automatically via your browser's timezone API to show match times in your local time. We do not store this data.
- Cookies — small files stored in your browser to remember your preferences (e.g. fantasy squad, prediction votes). These are local to your device only.
- Third-party data — data collected by Google AdSense and affiliate partners when you interact with ads or links on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Display match times in your local timezone
- Remember your fantasy squad and predictions between visits
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- Analyse site traffic using Google Analytics
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. For more information, visit Google's advertising policy.
4. Affiliate Links
TimeForMatch.com participates in affiliate programmes including Amazon Associates, NordVPN, and others. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links are clearly indicated on our site.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Functional cookies — to save your fantasy squad, predictions, and preferences locally in your browser using localStorage. This data never leaves your device.
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies to show relevant ads.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
6. Third-Party Services
Our site may use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
7. Data Retention
We do not store personal data on our servers. Any data saved (fantasy squad, votes) is stored locally in your browser's localStorage and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data.
8. Children's Privacy
TimeForMatch.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right to access the data we hold about you
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to opt out of personalised advertising
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
For GDPR (EU) users and CCPA (California) users, these rights are fully applicable. Please contact us to exercise your rights.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@timeformatch.com
🌐 Website: timeformatch.com
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