FootyWhale

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What We Collect

  • Email address (from Google OAuth sign-in)
  • Username and display name
  • Voting predictions and accuracy statistics
  • Profile avatar (optional)

How We Use Your Data

  • To provide the FootyWhale service (voting, crowd accumulators, leaderboards)
  • To send transactional emails (vote results, acca outcomes) — opt-in only
  • To improve the platform through analytics

Public Information

Your username, accuracy stats, and voting record are publicly visible on the platform. This is a core feature of FootyWhale — transparency and accountability in crowd predictions. If you would like your data removed, see Your Rights below.

Third-Party Services

FootyWhale uses the following third-party services:

  • Supabase — authentication and database storage. Your account and voting data are stored in Supabase.
  • football-data.org — match data and fixture information. We query their API to display upcoming and past matches.
  • Vercel — hosting and deployment of the FootyWhale web application.
  • Resend — transactional email delivery (vote results, acca outcome notifications).
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — usage analytics to understand how the platform is used. GA4 may use cookies.
  • Microsoft Clarity — session recording and heatmaps to improve the user experience. Clarity may use cookies.
  • Meta Pixel — advertising and retargeting on Facebook and Instagram. The Pixel may use cookies to track conversions.
  • 1xBet (affiliate partner) — FootyWhale earns commission if you register with 1xBet via links on this platform. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by 1xBet beyond this affiliate relationship. Always gamble responsibly.

Cookies

Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, and Meta Pixel may set cookies in your browser to measure usage and support advertising. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

Your Rights

You can delete your account at any time, which will remove your profile and personal data. For data access or deletion requests, contact us at privacy@footywhale.com.

Gambling Disclaimer

FootyWhale is a prediction platform for entertainment purposes. We are not a gambling operator and do not accept real-money bets. Users are solely responsible for their own betting decisions.