Privacy Policy

Last updated: 15 February 2026

Welcome to GoalCup2026.com (“we”, “our”, “website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or interact with our website.

If you have any questions, contact us at: contact@goalcup2026.com


1) Information we collect

A) Information you provide (Contact Forms)

When you contact us using our forms (we use Fluent Forms), we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any links/details you submit (example: page URL for corrections, source links)

We use this information only to respond to your request.

B) Automatically collected information (Website usage)

When you browse the site, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address (may be logged by hosting/security systems)
  • Browser type, device type, pages visited, and general usage behavior
  • Approximate location (city/country-level)
  • Referrer information (how you reached our site)

This helps us improve site performance and content organization.


2) Cookies and consent

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use cookies for:

  • Essential functionality (site performance, security, preferences)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising (when ads are enabled)

Cookie consent

We use a cookie consent banner/tool to manage non-essential cookies (like analytics/ads) where required. You can:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Change your preferences anytime using the “Cookie Settings” link/button (shown by the consent tool, if enabled)

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.


3) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website (for example: which pages are visited most, time spent on pages, traffic sources). Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data.

You can control analytics cookies via our cookie banner (where available) or:

  • Disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (available from Google)

4) Ads (planned)

We plan to display ads in the future (for example, through ad networks such as Google). When ads are enabled, advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Measure ad performance
  • Show more relevant ads
  • Limit repeated ads

You will be able to control advertising cookies via our cookie banner (where available) and through your browser settings. We will update this policy if additional disclosures are needed once ads are enabled.


5) How we use information

We use information to:

  • Respond to messages and support/correction requests
  • Improve content, structure, and user experience
  • Monitor analytics trends and site performance
  • Maintain security and prevent spam/abuse

We do not sell your personal information.


6) Sharing of information

We may share data only in limited cases:

  • With service providers that help operate the site (hosting, analytics, spam protection)
  • If required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security

We do not publicly share your contact form submissions.


7) Third-party links

Our site may link to third-party websites (official sources, references, etc.). We do not control those sites, and their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.


8) Data retention

  • Contact form submissions may be retained for a reasonable period to respond, maintain records, and prevent abuse/spam.
  • Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics settings configured in our account.
  • Server/security logs may be retained as required for website operations.

9) Your rights and choices

You can request access, correction, or deletion of personal information you submitted via our contact form (where feasible). To request this, email: contact@goalcup2026.com

You can also control cookies through:

  • Cookie consent banner/tool (where available)
  • Your browser settings

10) Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no website can guarantee complete security.


11) Children’s privacy

GoalCup2026.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


12) Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.


Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact: contact@goalcup2026.com