Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how World Cup Top Five (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and shares information when you visit this website. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information we collect

We do not require you to create an account to read articles. The information we (or our service providers) collect is limited to:

• Log and device data — IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, and pages visited. This is used to operate the site and detect abuse.
• Analytics data — aggregated usage statistics collected by Google Analytics (if enabled), such as page views and approximate location, used to understand which content readers enjoy.
• Advertising data — information used by Google AdSense and its ad partners to serve and measure ads, including cookies and similar identifiers, as described below.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar storage to remember your privacy choices, measure traffic, and (where you consent) personalise advertising. Your browser typically lets you block or delete cookies; doing so may affect site functionality.

Advertising

This site is supported by advertising. We use Google AdSense, which may use cookies and device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other sites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or, for many other vendors, at aboutads.info/choices and youronlinechoices.eu.

Your privacy choices

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, or another region where consent is required, we ask for your consent before storing or accessing non-essential information on your device, using Google’s IAB TCF v2.2–certified consent management platform (Funding Choices).

Everywhere else, we ask for your consent before setting analytics cookies. Until you accept, Google Analytics does not set or read cookies on your device.

You can review or change your choices at any time using the Privacy choices link in the site footer.

If you are a California resident, you may also have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA. Use the same Privacy choices link to exercise this right.

Analytics

When enabled, we use Google Analytics to measure how visitors use the site. Analytics data is collected only after you grant consent where required, and IP addresses are anonymised by Google before storage. You can learn more at policies.google.com/privacy.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Data retention and security

We retain log and analytics data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above. We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Third-party links

Our articles may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be highlighted on the site.

Contact

Questions about this policy or your data? Get in touch via our About page.