Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 16, 2025
Welcome to ExpertFootballTips.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, "Services"). Our Services provide free sports information and entertainment, including soccer fixtures, match information, predictions, and tips.
Important: We do NOT collect, store, or share any personal information. Our app is completely free with all functionality available without any account signup or registration.
1. Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be clear about what we don't collect:
- No Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers
- No Account Data: There are no user accounts, logins, passwords, or profiles
- No Payment Information: All features are free, so we never collect payment or billing information
- No Location Data: We do not collect, track, or store your precise or approximate location
- No Contact Lists: We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal files
2. Information Automatically Collected
Like most apps and websites, certain technical information may be automatically collected to ensure the app functions properly:
2.1 Basic Technical Data
- Device Type: Basic information about your device type and operating system to ensure compatibility
- App Usage: Which screens you view to help us understand which features are popular
- Crash Reports: Anonymous technical logs if the app crashes, to help us fix bugs
This information is collected anonymously and cannot be used to identify you personally.
2.2 Third-Party Analytics
We may use third-party services like Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics to understand how our app is used. These services collect anonymous usage statistics such as:
- How many people use the app
- Which features are most popular
- General app performance metrics
This data is aggregated and anonymous. It does not identify individual users.
3. Advertising
To keep our app free, we may display advertisements through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdMob). These ad networks may:
- Use your device's Advertising ID to show relevant ads
- Collect anonymous information about your device and ad interactions
- Use cookies or similar technologies
4. How We Use Information
The limited, anonymous information we collect is used only to:
- Provide and improve our Services (fixtures, predictions, tips)
- Ensure the app works properly on different devices
- Fix bugs and technical issues
- Understand which features users find useful
- Display advertisements to keep the app free
5. Information Sharing
Since we do not collect personal information, we have no personal data to share, sell, or trade.
The only information sharing that occurs is:
- Analytics Providers: Anonymous usage statistics with services like Google Analytics
- Ad Networks: Anonymous device information with advertising partners to display ads
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may provide available information to authorities
We do NOT sell any data to third parties.
6. Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with or display content from third-party services:
- Google Analytics / Firebase: Anonymous usage analytics
- Google AdMob: Ad serving (if applicable)
- Other Ad Networks: Additional advertising partners (if applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them:
7. Data Storage and Security
Since we do not collect personal information, there is no personal data to store or secure. Any anonymous technical data collected is:
- Stored securely by our third-party service providers
- Protected with industry-standard security measures
- Retained only as long as necessary for app functionality and improvement
8. App Permissions
Our mobile app may request the following permissions:
- Internet Access: Required to fetch live soccer fixtures, predictions, and tips
- Network State: To check if you're connected to the internet
- View Network Connections: To optimize data usage
We do NOT request access to:
- Your location (GPS)
- Your contacts
- Your camera or microphone
- Your photos or files
- Your phone calls or SMS
9. Children's Privacy
Our Services are intended for users aged 18 and above due to the nature of sports predictions and tips (simulated gambling content). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Since we do not collect personal information from anyone, no special measures are needed for children's data.
10. Your Rights and Choices
Since we do not collect personal information about you, there is no personal data for you to access, correct, or delete. However, you can:
- Opt-out of personalized advertising (see Section 3.1)
- Uninstall the app at any time to stop using our Services
- Clear your browser cookies or app cache
11. International Users
Our Services can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Since we do not collect personal information, there are no concerns about international data transfers.
12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
- We do not process personal data, so GDPR rights related to personal data (access, deletion, portability) are not applicable
- Anonymous analytics and advertising data is processed based on legitimate interest
- You can opt-out of personalized advertising as described in Section 3.1
13. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
For California residents:
- We do not collect, store, or sell personal information
- We do not sell any data to third parties
- Anonymous usage data is collected only for app functionality and improvement
14. Google Play Policy Compliance
Our app complies with Google Play's User Data policies:
- We transparently disclose all data practices in this Privacy Policy
- We do not collect or share user personal information
- We only request permissions necessary for app functionality
- We provide users with control over advertising preferences
- All functionality is available for free without any account requirement
15. Cookies
Our website may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Our mobile app does not use cookies.
16. External Links
Our Services may contain links to external websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Displaying a notice in the app or on our website
Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
18. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
ExpertFootballTips.com
Nairobi, Kenya
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
19. Summary
In short: We respect your privacy. We do not collect, store, or share any personal information. Our app is completely free with no accounts or sign-ups required. We only collect anonymous technical data to keep the app running smoothly and may display ads to keep it free. You have full control over your advertising preferences through your device settings.