Last updated: June 2026
1. Who We Are
BlokeBall FC is a website providing football talking points for non-fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Our website address is https://blokeball.com.
2. What Data We Collect
Account registration
If you create an account, we collect your username and email address. We use this to log you in and to remember your favourite team preference.
Favourite team (cookie)
If you select a favourite team without registering, we store your choice in a cookie on your device for up to 30 days. This cookie is used only to personalise your experience on our site and is not shared with third parties.
Analytics
We may collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site) to improve the service. This data does not identify you personally.
3. Advertising — Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to show you ads based on your interests and prior visits to websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
For more information on how Google uses data when you visit our site, see: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
4. How We Use Your Data
- Provide and personalise the service (e.g. highlighting your favourite team)
- Send account-related emails (password reset, registration confirmation)
- Improve the website based on usage patterns
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on secure servers provided by DreamHost. We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no internet transmission is completely secure.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Request that we correct or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. by deleting your account or clearing your cookies)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@blokeball.com
7. Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| bbfc_fav_team | Stores your favourite team preference | 30 days | First-party |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress login session | Session / 14 days | First-party |
| Google AdSense cookies | Serve and measure advertisements | Varies | Third-party (Google) |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the personalisation features of the site.
8. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
9. Children
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy-related questions: privacy@blokeball.com