This Privacy Policy explains how Field Forecast ("we", "us", "our") handles personal data across our website, live scores, odds comparison, predictions, and membership services. It reflects the balance required under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable international data protection laws between an individual's privacy rights and the public's right to freedom of expression and information.
1. Editorial and Journalistic Content
Field Forecast publishes sports-related information including, but not limited to:
- Match previews and reviews
- Player and team statistics
- Injury reports
- Transfer news and rumors
- Editorial opinions and analysis
- Predictive data models and probability insights
Such content may involve the processing of publicly available personal data relating to professional athletes, coaches, clubs, and public sporting figures. Where applicable, this processing is carried out for journalistic and informational purposes in accordance with applicable international data protection, privacy, and freedom of expression laws — including provisions of the GDPR that reconcile data protection rights with freedom of expression and information.
2. Public Interest and Sports Reporting
Information published on Field Forecast is intended to inform the public on matters of legitimate sporting interest. This includes the use of:
- Player names
- Club affiliations
- Match performance statistics
- Disciplinary records
- Injury status where publicly reported
Such information is published in good faith for editorial and sports journalism purposes.
3. User Data and Platform Services
The journalistic exemption described above does not apply to personal data collected from our users. For account creation, subscriptions, newsletters, analytics, and support services, Field Forecast processes user data in accordance with GDPR principles, including:
- Lawfulness and transparency
- Data minimization
- Security and confidentiality
- User rights of access, correction, and deletion
This may include:
- Email addresses
- Usernames
- IP addresses
- Cookies and device identifiers
- Billing and subscription details
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process personal data:
- Consent — for non-essential cookies, marketing communications, and newsletters
- Contract — to create and manage your membership or subscription account
- Legitimate interest — to secure the platform, prevent fraud, and improve our services
- Legal obligation — to comply with applicable tax, billing, or regulatory requirements
- Journalistic/public-interest exemption — for editorial content described in Sections 1 and 2
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell personal data. We may share limited user data with trusted service providers who support our operations, such as hosting providers, payment processors, analytics providers, and email delivery services. These providers are only permitted to process data on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions. We may also disclose data where required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Field Forecast and its users.
6. Data Retention
We retain user account and subscription data for as long as your account remains active, and for a reasonable period afterward to comply with legal, accounting, or security obligations. Editorial content involving public sporting figures is retained as part of our published journalistic archive.
7. International Data Transfers
As Field Forecast serves users globally, personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure data is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Cookies and Analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve platform functionality, measure performance, and personalize user experience. Where required by applicable law, consent will be requested before non-essential cookies are activated. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children's Privacy
Field Forecast's services are not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children, in keeping with our 18+ responsible-use position on betting and odds content. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
11. Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion of your account information
- Restriction of certain processing activities
Requests may be sent to info@fieldforecasts.com.
12. Disclaimer on Predictions
All forecasts, probabilities, and predictive insights provided by Field Forecast are statistical in nature and are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute guarantees, financial advice, or betting advice.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be indicated by updating the effective date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, contact:
info@fieldforecasts.com