Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
MatchDay Analyst ("we", "us", "our") is a pre-match football analysis website. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
MatchDay Analyst does not require user accounts, logins, or registration. We do not collect, store, or process personal data such as names, email addresses, or payment information.
The only data we may collect is anonymous usage data through cookies and analytics services, as described below.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We may use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — To remember your language preference (English or Vietnamese) and ensure the site functions correctly.
- Analytics cookies — To understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, time on site, general location). These help us improve the experience.
- Advertising cookies — If ads are displayed, third-party advertising services may set cookies to serve relevant ads.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about site usage, such as page views, visit duration, and referral sources. Google Analytics uses cookies and processes data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Football-Data.org
Match data, statistics, and results displayed on this site are sourced from Football-Data.org under their free tier terms. No user data is shared with Football-Data.org.
AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Parts of the analysis on this site are generated by artificial intelligence (Claude by Anthropic). AI-generated content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, AI analysis may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information.
AI-generated sections are clearly labelled on the site. We recommend using them as a supplement to your own judgement, not as a sole source of information.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at contact@matchdayanalyst.com.