Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to WC26 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information, if you choose to create an account (name, email address, password)
  • Your predictions, brackets, leagues, and standings
  • Profile information you choose to provide
  • Communications you send to us

WC26 is free to play and does not process payments, so we do not collect or store any payment or card information.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • Privacy-respecting usage data (pages visited, features used) via cookieless analytics that does not track you across other sites
  • A session identifier so your guest picks and standings stay with you on your device

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Run the game: save your picks, score them, and keep your standings
  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
  • Protection: To protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • Consent: With your consent or at your direction

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to or restrict processing of your information
  • Request portability of your information
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@wc26.hub.elitecoders.ai.

8. Cookies

WC26 uses only essential cookies needed to run the game - for example, keeping you signed in and tying your guest picks to your device. Our analytics is cookieless and does not track you across other websites. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling essential cookies may limit your ability to save picks or stay signed in.

9. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: