Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

World Cup Field Guide ("we," "us," or "our") is an independent fan site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect very little personal data directly. Specifically:

• Preferences stored locally: We store your selected color theme (light/dark) and timezone preference in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not sent to our servers.
• Account information (optional): If you create an account using Clerk (via Google or Apple sign-in), we receive your name and email address from the identity provider. See Section 4 for details.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit World Cup Field Guide, certain technical information may be collected automatically by us or by third-party services we use:

• IP address, browser type, device type, and referring URL — collected by our hosting provider (Vercel) for security and performance purposes.
• Anonymous page-view events — collected by Vercel Analytics to help us understand which content is popular. No personally identifiable data is stored.

3. Cookies and Advertising

This site participates in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
• You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

4. Authentication (Clerk)

If you choose to create an account, we use Clerk to handle authentication. Signing in with Google or Apple shares your name and email address with Clerk and with us. This information is used solely to identify your account and is not shared with advertisers or sold to third parties. Clerk's privacy policy is available at clerk.com/legal/privacy.

5. Third-Party Data Sources

World Cup Field Guide displays match data, scores, and statistics sourced from ESPN. Match odds are sourced from Polymarket. No personal data about you is transmitted to these services when you view this content.

6. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and others) to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

To delete your account and all associated data, sign in and use the account management options, or email us directly.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact

Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:

• Email: zach@fevers.dev
• Website: worldcupfieldguide.com