Privacy Policy

Introduction

Dugout26 ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using dugout26.com you agree to the practices described here.

What Data We Collect

Email addresses. If you subscribe to our daily match alerts, we collect your email address. This is the only personal data we collect directly.

Payment data. If you purchase a sweepstake kit, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not store or have access to your card details — Stripe handles all payment processing securely.

Usage data. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site, device type). This data does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Data

Email addresses are used solely to send you daily World Cup match previews via our newsletter provider, Beehiiv. We will never sell, rent or share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.

Analytics data is used to understand which parts of the site are most useful, so we can improve the experience. All analytics data is anonymised and aggregated.

Cookies

Dugout26 uses the following types of cookies:

• Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to measure site usage. You can opt out via your browser settings or Google's opt-out tool.
• Advertising cookies — set by Google AdSense to display relevant adverts. These may use data about your browsing activity.
• Functional cookies — used to remember your preferences (such as saved predictor scores stored in localStorage, which never leaves your device).

Third-Party Services

We work with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Beehiiv — email newsletter platform that stores and manages subscriber data.
• Stripe — payment processing for sweepstake kit purchases.
• Google Analytics & AdSense — site analytics and advertising.
• Amazon Associates — affiliate links to Amazon products. Clicking these may set Amazon cookies.
• Bookmaker affiliate links — links to UK bookmakers via affiliate programmes. These links are clearly associated with our Odds page. We earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
• Object to processing of your data

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@dugout26.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Questions? Contact us at hello@dugout26.com.