🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to VAVA Sport ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website vavasport.com and use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and services, or otherwise contact us.

Required Information:

• Email address (for registration and login)

Optional Information:

• First name and last name
• Country of residence
• Phone number (for messaging via WhatsApp/Telegram/Viber/SMS)
• Preferred messaging platform

3.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit, use, and navigate our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• IP address and general location (city/country level)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device information (desktop/mobile)
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

3.3 Usage Data

We collect information about your interactions with our services, including:

• Tracked matches (matches you follow)
• Favorite teams, players, and leagues
• Match predictions and picks (VS Tips)
• Downloaded posters and shared content
• User-generated content (comments, ratings)

3.4 Information from Third-Party Services

If you choose to register or log in using third-party services, we may receive information from them, including:

Google OAuth:

• Name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Google account ID

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services - Create and manage your account, process requests, and deliver content
• To personalize your experience - Show you relevant matches, teams, and predictions based on your preferences
• To communicate with you - Send service-related notifications, updates, and respond to inquiries
• To improve our website - Analyze usage patterns, diagnose technical issues, and enhance features
• To display advertisements - Show relevant ads through Google AdSense based on your interests
• To ensure security - Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations - Fulfill legal requirements and respond to lawful requests

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent - You have given explicit consent for analytics cookies and advertising (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
• Contract - Processing is necessary to perform our services and fulfill our obligations to you (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR)
• Legitimate Interest - We have a legitimate interest in improving our services, preventing fraud, and ensuring security (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Legal Obligation - We must comply with applicable laws and regulations (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR)

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Consent banner.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

To opt out of personalized advertising by Google, visit: https://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We use browser localStorage (not traditional cookies) to store your cookie consent preferences. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect, process, or store your information:

Note: We do not share your personal information with football data providers (API-Football.com). Match statistics and data are retrieved using server-side API requests that do not contain user information.

8. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers - With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense)
• Legal Requirements - When required by law, court order, or government request
• Business Transfers - In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent - When you have given explicit permission to share your data

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

9.1 Active Accounts

Data is retained for as long as your account is active and you continue to use our services.

9.2 Inactive Account Deletion

To comply with GDPR regulations and maintain data hygiene, we automatically delete inactive accounts after 6 months (180 days) of inactivity.

How inactivity is measured:

An account is considered inactive if you have not performed any of the following actions:

• Logged into your account
• Tracked matches or updated favorites
• Made predictions or viewed VS Tips
• Downloaded posters or interacted with content
• Updated your profile or preferences

What gets deleted:

When an account is automatically deleted, ALL associated data is permanently removed from our systems, including:

• Account information and login credentials
• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• User preferences and settings
• Tracked matches and favorite teams/players/leagues
• Match predictions and VS Tips history
• Betting picks and statistics
• Downloaded posters and shared content
• All other user-generated content

9.3 Manual Account Deletion

You can manually delete your account at any time through your account settings. When you delete your account manually:

• All personal data is immediately and permanently removed
• The deletion is effective within 24 hours
• You will not receive any warning emails (since you initiated the deletion)
• This action cannot be undone

9.4 Other Data Retention

• Google Analytics - Data is retained according to your configured retention period in Google Analytics settings (typically 14 months by default).
• Server Logs - Application and server logs are retained for 30-90 days for security and debugging purposes
• Legal Requirements - We may retain certain data longer if required by law or for legitimate legal purposes

9.5 How to Prevent Account Deletion

To keep your account active and prevent automatic deletion, simply log in to your account at least once every 6 months. Any interaction with our services (tracking matches, viewing predictions, updating preferences) will reset the inactivity timer.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password hashing and storage
• Regular security updates and patches
• Access controls and authentication
• Server-side data validation

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Right to Rectification - Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restriction - Request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object - Object to our processing of your data for certain purposes
• Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw your consent for cookie usage at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

12. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for users who are at least 18 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected], and we will delete such information from our systems.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States (Google services). These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

When we transfer personal data from the EEA to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: