Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how FBref ("we", "our", or "us") handles information when users access and use our mobile application.
FBref is an independent informational and educational application designed to provide football-related information, helpful guides, general sports knowledge, and educational reference content.
We respect the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting their information. This application does not require users to create an account, register, or provide personal profile information to access its informational content.
By using this application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
FBref does not directly ask users to provide personal information such as their name, phone number, home address, or account credentials.
However, certain technical and usage-related information may be collected automatically through the application or third-party services integrated into it.
Depending on the services and features used, this information may include:
Device type and model.
Operating system and version.
General application usage information.
Application interaction and performance data.
Crash reports and diagnostic information.
Advertising identifiers and advertising interaction information.
IP address and approximate location information derived from it, where applicable.
This information may be processed to maintain application functionality, improve performance, support advertising, prevent fraudulent activity, and provide a better user experience.
3. Google AdMob and Advertising
FBref may use Google AdMob, a third-party advertising service provided by Google, to display advertisements within the application.
Google AdMob and its associated technologies may collect or process certain information automatically, including:
Advertising ID or other device identifiers.
IP address.
Device information.
Advertising interactions.
App usage and diagnostic information.
Information used for advertising delivery, measurement, analytics, and fraud prevention.
This information may be used to display, personalize, measure, and improve advertisements, subject to applicable laws, user consent choices, and Google's advertising policies.
Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, mobile advertising technologies, identifiers, or similar technologies where applicable.
Users may have options to manage advertising personalization and privacy preferences through their device settings or available consent options.
For additional information about Google's data practices, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
For information about how Google uses data when you use partner applications, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
4. How We Use Information
Information processed through the application and its integrated services may be used for the following purposes:
To provide football-related information and educational guides.
To maintain and improve application functionality.
To identify and resolve technical errors.
To monitor application performance and stability.
To display and measure advertisements.
To prevent invalid advertising activity and fraud.
To improve the overall user experience.
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not use this application to provide gambling, betting, or wagering services.
5. Third-Party Services
The application may integrate third-party services, including Google AdMob and other Google services, to support advertising, analytics, application performance, or technical functionality.
These third-party providers may process certain information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
We do not control the independent privacy practices of third-party service providers. Users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell users' personal information.
However, certain technical, device, advertising, and usage-related information may be shared with or processed by third-party service providers when necessary to:
Deliver and measure advertisements.
Provide advertising-related services.
Maintain application performance.
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity.
Meet legal obligations.
Any such processing is subject to the applicable privacy requirements and the policies of the relevant service providers.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through the application against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Third-party service providers may also use appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect information they process.
However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
FBref does not maintain user accounts or personal profiles.
We do not directly maintain account registration databases for users.
Technical, diagnostic, and advertising-related information may be retained by integrated third-party service providers for the periods necessary to provide their services, fulfill legitimate business purposes, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
Users may manage advertising identifiers and certain privacy preferences through their Android device settings, where available.
For information about data processed by Google, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
9. Children's Privacy
FBref is a general informational and educational application and is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children.
We do not knowingly request or collect personal information directly from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
Any advertising services used in the application must be configured in accordance with applicable age-related requirements and Google policies.
10. External Websites and Links
The application may contain links to external websites or third-party resources for additional informational purposes.
We are not responsible for the privacy policies, content, security, or practices of external websites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
11. User Privacy Choices
Users may have certain privacy choices depending on their location and applicable laws.
These may include:
Managing advertising personalization through Android device settings.
Resetting or deleting the advertising ID where supported by the device.
Reviewing available advertising consent options.
Managing applicable privacy preferences through consent messages.
Contacting us with privacy-related questions or concerns.
Where required by applicable law, users may exercise their relevant data protection rights by contacting us.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in application functionality, third-party services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the application's privacy practices, you may contact us at:
14. Disclaimer
This app is an independent, unofficial guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with the original website or its owners in any way.
All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only.
This app is intended solely to provide informational and educational guidance. It does not offer gambling services, facilitate betting, or allow users to place wagers.