Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

VANCUP26 (this website, accessible at vancup26.com) is an independent, fan-built guide to watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. We are not affiliated with FIFA or any official World Cup organizing body.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide through the contact form:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message and the reason for your inquiry

Information collected when you use the "I'm Watching Tonight" feature:

If you choose to sign in with Google or Facebook to mark yourself as watching at a venue, we collect:

  • Your name (from your Google or Facebook profile)
  • Your email address (from your Google or Facebook profile)
  • Your profile photo (displayed publicly on the venue card)
  • Which venue you're watching at and the date

You are never required to sign in. The sign-in option is entirely voluntary and only used to display your attendance on a venue card.

Information collected automatically:

  • Basic analytics data such as pages visited and approximate location (country/city level), collected through standard web analytics tools. No personally identifiable information is linked to this data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your contact form inquiries
  • Display your name, photo, and attendance on the venue card you selected (visible to other site visitors)
  • Understand how the site is being used so we can improve it
  • Occasionally send relevant updates about the site or the World Cup in Vancouver, if you have opted in

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may use aggregated, anonymized information (such as "300 fans listed across Vancouver venues during the tournament") for promotional or sponsor purposes. This data contains no personally identifiable information.

Social Login (Google and Facebook)

When you sign in using Google or Facebook, we receive only the basic profile information listed above. We do not receive access to your friends list, posts, messages, or any other account activity. Your login is handled securely through Supabase Auth, which uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 protocols.

Your sign-in session is tied to this site only. Signing in here does not affect your Google or Facebook account in any way.

Data Storage and Retention

Your data is stored securely using Supabase, a cloud database provider. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Attendance data is retained for the duration of the World Cup tournament window (June 11 – July 19, 2026) and may be retained in anonymized form after that date.

You can request deletion of your data at any time by using the contact form and selecting "Other" as the reason.

Cookies and Analytics

This site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking pixels on this site at this time.

Your Rights (Canadian Users — PIPEDA)

Under Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we hold about you
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent and request deletion of your data

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form on this site.

Your Rights (International Users)

If you are visiting from the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. Contact us through the form for any such requests.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Supabase — database and authentication (supabase.com/privacy)
  • Google OAuth — sign-in service (policies.google.com/privacy)
  • Meta (Facebook) OAuth — sign-in service (facebook.com/privacy/policy)

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please use the Contact form on this site and select "Other" as the reason for your inquiry.

VANCUP26 is an independent fan project. Not affiliated with FIFA, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, BC Place, or any official tournament body.

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