Overview
FutAve (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the “Service”).
Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our Service:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service, and interaction patterns.
- Favorites: Teams and leagues you choose to follow, stored locally on your device.
- Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
How We Use Your Information
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Personalize your experience based on your preferences
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
- Send you updates about matches you follow (if enabled)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- Analytics: To understand how users interact with our Service
- Authentication: To securely manage user accounts
- Sports Data API: To provide match information and statistics
- Advertising: To display relevant advertisements (see Advertising section below)
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
Advertising
FutAve displays advertisements to support our free service. We use Google AdSense to serve these ads. Advertising helps us cover the costs of data and hosting while keeping FutAve free for all users.
What we don't show: We have chosen to block gambling and betting advertisements from our platform. We believe in keeping FutAve family-friendly and focused on the love of the game.
How ads work: Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Serve ads based on your interests and browsing history
- Limit the number of times you see an ad
- Measure the effectiveness of advertisements
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your Google Ads Settings. You can also manage your cookie preferences using the consent banner on our site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function (e.g., remembering your login, storing your theme preference)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Service (optional, with your consent)
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads (optional, with your consent)
Managing cookies: When you first visit FutAve, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site
- Using your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Adjusting settings on our cookie consent banner
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent certain features from working properly.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Usage data is typically retained for up to 24 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain data collection (e.g., analytics)
Account Deletion
You can delete your FutAve account at any time. Deleting your account will permanently remove your profile, preferences, and all associated data from our systems.
To delete your account:
- On mobile: Open FutAve, go to Settings, and tap “Delete Account” in the Account section.
- On web: Click your profile avatar, select “Manage account,” go to Security, and click “Delete account.”
If you are unable to access your account or need assistance with deletion, please contact us at privacy@futave.com.
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on legitimate interest to provide and improve our Service. You may contact us to exercise your GDPR rights.
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information. You may request disclosure of data collected about you or request deletion.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at: