GoalVote Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Introduction
This privacy policy outlines how GoalVote.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using our website at https://goalvote.com/. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected and respect your personal information.
You should review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates. We may update this policy from time to time, and continued use of our service constitutes acceptance of any changes.
What Information We Collect
When you choose to register on GoalVote, we collect the following information through our registration form:
- Name: Your full name for account identification
- Username: Your chosen username for login and public display
- Email Address: For account verification and communication
- Country/Location: To display match times in your timezone
- Voting and Prediction Data: Your votes and predictions on matches
- Match Viewing History: Live match results you've accessed
Note: We may also collect device identifiers, including Android Advertising ID, iOS Advertising Identifier, and unique device IDs to improve your user experience and provide personalized content.
How and Why We Use Your Data
Account Management
We use your registration information to create and maintain your GoalVote account, allowing you to access our voting and prediction features.
Personalized Experience
Your country information helps us display match times in your local timezone and set appropriate language preferences. Your voting history allows us to show you relevant matches and improve our recommendation system.
Communication
With your consent, we may use your email address to send you match notifications, voting reminders, results updates, and other information we believe may interest you regarding football predictions and live matches.
Analytics and Improvement
We analyze user voting patterns and site usage to improve our prediction algorithms and enhance the overall user experience on GoalVote.
Data Security
We are committed to ensuring your information is secure. We implement various security measures to protect your personal information:
- All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
- Your personal information is stored on secure servers
- We do not share your personal information with unauthorized third parties
- Regular security audits and updates are performed
Your Data Rights
You have full control over your personal information on GoalVote:
Access Your Data
You can view all stored data through your profile page when logged into your account.
Edit Your Information
Update your profile information, voting preferences, and account settings at any time through your account dashboard.
Delete Your Account
To delete your profile and all associated data, contact us at privacy@goalvote.com. We will confirm deletion within 48 hours.
Email Preferences
Opt-out of our newsletters and notifications by following the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies and Tracking
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize you and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
- Essential Cookies: Keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings like timezone and display preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads relevant to your interests
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party cookies from Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Facebook, Twitter, and other advertising networks to provide analytics and personalized advertising.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.
Advertising
GoalVote is free to use, and we rely on advertising to maintain our service. Advertisements may be displayed by advertising networks like Google AdSense and their partners.
These platforms may use cookies to deliver personalized ads based on your interests and browsing behavior. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings or visiting Your Online Choices.
Social Media and External Links
Our website includes social media features such as Facebook Like buttons and Twitter sharing. These features may collect information about your visit and set additional cookies. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.
GoalVote may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites once you leave our platform.
Email Tracking
Some emails we send may include tracking pixels to measure engagement and monitor click-through rates to our website. This helps us improve our communication and understand which content interests our users.
Children's Privacy
GoalVote is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@goalvote.com
Website: https://goalvote.com
We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours.