Privacy Policy

WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

FormBaller collects minimal personal data to provide football player form tracking services. Here's what we collect and why:

Account Information: Email address, username, encrypted password (only if you create an account for premium features like player comparison)
Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on site (via Google Analytics to improve user experience)
Technical Data: IP address (for rate limiting, security, and fraud prevention), browser type, device type, operating system
Cookies: Authentication tokens (essential), analytics cookies (Google Analytics), advertising cookies (Google AdSense)

Note: You can use FormBaller's core player form tracking features without creating an account. Account creation is optional and only required for advanced features.

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

FormBaller uses collected data solely to provide and improve our football player form tracking service:

Provide service: Enable access to player form scores, statistics, and comparison tools
Authentication: Secure account login and session management
Service improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
Advertising: Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense (with your consent)
Security: Prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access to our platform
Communication: Send important service updates and notifications (if you opt-in)

What We DON'T Do:

We never sell your personal data to third parties. We never share your data with advertisers. We never track you across other websites.

FormBaller uses cookies to provide functionality and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website.

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Required for authentication, security, and basic website functionality. These cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry	Type
refreshToken	Authentication and session management	7 days	First-party
cookie-consent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year	First-party

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

Help us understand how visitors use our website through Google Analytics.

Provider: Google LLC

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, IP address (anonymized)

Retention: 26 months

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry	Type
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years	Third-party
_gid	Distinguishes users	24 hours	Third-party
_gat	Throttles request rate	1 minute	Third-party
_gat_gtag_G_T6XCY27VJC	Throttles request rate for specific property	1 minute	Third-party

Advertising Cookies (Requires Consent)

Show you relevant advertisements through Google AdSense.

Provider: Google LLC

Purpose: Personalized advertising

Data collected: Browsing behavior, ad interactions, device information

Retention: Up to 24 months

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry	Type
_gcl_au	Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency	3 months	Third-party
IDE	Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions	1 year	Third-party
test_cookie	Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies	15 minutes	Third-party
__gads	Used to register what ads have been displayed to the user	13 months	Third-party
__gac	Contains campaign related information for the user	90 days	Third-party

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

On our website: Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer to change your preferences
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Google Ads: Opt out of personalized ads at Google Ads Settings
Industry opt-out: Visit aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu

Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of FormBaller, such as staying logged in.

FormBaller uses Google AdSense to display advertisements that help support our free football player form tracking service. Here's how advertising works on our platform:

What Google AdSense Does: Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to:

Show personalized ads based on your previous visits to FormBaller and other websites
Measure advertisement effectiveness and click-through rates
Prevent fraud and improve ad security
Deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests

Third-Party Advertising Cookies: Google and authorized third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to FormBaller or other websites on the Internet.

Control Your Ad Experience:

• Opt out of personalized ads: Visit Google Ads Settings to disable personalized advertising
• Use our cookie banner: Reject advertising cookies when you first visit FormBaller
• Industry opt-out: Visit aboutads.info to opt out of multiple ad networks at once
• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block third-party cookies entirely

How Google Uses Your Data: When you visit FormBaller, Google may collect data about your visit to show you relevant advertisements. Learn more about Google's data practices at How Google uses information from sites that use our services .

DoubleClick Cookie: Google's DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to FormBaller and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the DoubleClick cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings .

Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your account and all associated personal data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in machine-readable format (JSON/CSV)
Right to Withdraw Consent: Change cookie preferences or opt out of communications anytime
Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data for direct marketing purposes
Right to Restriction: Request we temporarily stop processing your data in certain circumstances

How to Exercise Your Rights:

Email us at legal@formballer.com with your request. We will respond within 24 hours. No fees apply unless requests are clearly unfounded or excessive.

DATA RETENTION POLICY

FormBaller retains your data only as long as necessary to provide our service and comply with legal obligations:

Account data: Retained until you request account deletion or 2 years of inactivity
Analytics data: Anonymized and stored by Google Analytics for 26 months, then automatically deleted
Authentication logs: Kept for 90 days for security and fraud prevention purposes
Email communications: Deleted upon unsubscribe or account deletion
Cookie data: Varies by cookie type (see Cookies section above)

Upon account deletion request, all personal data is permanently removed within 7 business days.

FormBaller uses the following trusted third-party services to provide our football player form tracking platform:

Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage tracking - Privacy Policy
Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery and management - Privacy Policy
Sportmonks: Football statistics and player data provider - Privacy Policy
Railway.app: Web hosting infrastructure provider - Privacy Policy

Data Sharing: We only share data with these services to the extent necessary to provide FormBaller's functionality. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

DATA SECURITY MEASURES

FormBaller implements industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

Encryption: All passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing algorithm
HTTPS: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted via SSL/TLS
Access controls: Strict internal access controls limit who can view personal data
Regular updates: Security patches and software updates applied promptly
Rate limiting: Protection against brute force attacks and abuse

While we implement strong security measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to protect your data.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

FormBaller is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at legal@formballer.com and we will delete it promptly.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY 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 material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Sending email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of FormBaller after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

CONTACT US ABOUT PRIVACY

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us:

Privacy Contact:

Email: legal@formballer.com
Subject Line: "Privacy Request" or "GDPR Request"
Response Time: Within 30 days of receipt

WHAT DATA WE COLLECT

HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

COOKIE POLICY

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

Advertising Cookies (Requires Consent)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

GOOGLE ADSENSE & ADVERTISING

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS (GDPR COMPLIANT)

DATA RETENTION POLICY

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & DATA SHARING

DATA SECURITY MEASURES

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

CONTACT US ABOUT PRIVACY