1. Introduction
FutbolTech (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our users (“you,” “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, share, and protect your information, including information related to donations and financial transactions. It also explains your legal rights and our obligations under applicable U.S. laws and other jurisdictions.
By using our website (futboltech.org) or interacting with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
- Information you provide directly:
- Contact details: name, email address, postal address, phone number.
- Donation/payment details: billing address, payment method, transaction details (including card or crypto wallet information, processed securely).
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide (e.g., photos, testimonials).
- Information collected automatically:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, access times, pages viewed.
- Geolocation data, if you grant permission.
- Cookies and similar technologies for analytics, security, and functionality.
- Children’s data:
- If services involve users under 13 (U.S. law) or the applicable age of consent in other regions, we collect only the minimum required information with verified parental consent (per COPPA and other applicable laws).
3. Purpose of Data Use
We use collected data for:
- Processing donations and issuing receipts.
- Communicating with you about updates, programs, or policy changes.
- Operating, maintaining, and securing our website.
- Analyzing usage to improve services and user experience.
- Compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.
- Fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and safeguarding our operations.
4. Legal Bases
Depending on jurisdiction, our legal bases include:
- Consent: when you agree to specific uses (e.g., newsletters).
- Contract: to process donations or provide services.
- Legitimate interests: for site security, operations, fraud prevention.
- Legal obligations: where required by law (e.g., tax reporting).
5. Donations and Financial Transactions
When making a donation:
- We collect the necessary payment information.
- We may share data with payment processors, banks, or crypto platforms.
- We comply with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS for card payments).
- Sensitive financial data is never stored unencrypted.
- Transaction records are retained as required by tax and financial regulations.
6. Sharing Data with Third Parties
We may share personal data with:
- Service providers (payment processors, hosting, analytics, email services).
- Legal authorities when required by law.
- Business successors in case of mergers, acquisitions, or reorganizations.
We ensure that third parties follow appropriate data protection safeguards.
7. Data Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes collected, including compliance with legal, tax, or audit requirements. Once data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
8. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Access to the data we hold about you.
- Correction of inaccurate information.
- Deletion (“right to be forgotten”), subject to legal exceptions.
- Restricting or objecting to processing.
- Data portability.
- Opting out of marketing communications.
Requests can be made by contacting us at contact@futboltech.org
9. Security
We implement technical and organizational measures including:
- Encryption (HTTPS/TLS in transit, encryption at rest where applicable).
- Access controls for authorized personnel only.
- Incident response plans for breaches.
- Regular audits and staff privacy training.
10. International Data Transfers
If data is transferred outside your country (e.g., to U.S.-based servers or providers), we ensure adequate protection through legal mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Cookies
We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and security. Users can manage preferences via browser settings or cookie banners. Non-essential cookies require your consent.
12. U.S. Legal Compliance
- CCPA (California): California residents have rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale/sharing of personal data.
- COPPA: For children under 13, we collect data only with verified parental consent.
- Other state privacy laws (e.g., Virginia, New York) may also apply, and we aim to comply with these frameworks.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a new effective date. In cases of significant changes, we will notify users through email or website notice.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
- Entity: FutbolTech
- Address: PO BOX 541414, Greenacres, FL 33454
- Email: contact@futboltech.org
