Privacy Policy

PlayFootballSim (https://playfootballsim.com) is a free browser game operated by an independent publisher for entertainment purposes. This policy explains what information is collected when you use the site, how it is used, and your choices.

See also our Terms of Service and Contact page.

Game progress (your selected team, squad, tournament state, tutorial dismissals, and preferences) is saved in your browser's local storage so you can continue your run later. This data stays on your device unless you clear site data or start a new game. We do not require an account to play.

Your cookie consent choice (accept or reject non-essential cookies) is also stored locally so we do not ask you on every visit.

We do not ask you to register, and we do not collect your name, postal address, or payment details to play the game. If you email us, we receive whatever information you include in your message.

We display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads. Depending on your consent choice, ads may be personalised or non-personalised.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy, How Google uses advertising cookies, and Google Ads Settings.

If you accept non-essential cookies, we use Vercel Analytics to collect aggregated, privacy-friendly usage data (such as page views and referrers) to understand how the site is used. This helps us improve content and fix issues. Analytics does not run if you reject non-essential cookies.

When you first visit, we show a cookie banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies. Essential storage for your game save is required for the game to function and is not used for advertising profiles.

We use Google Consent Mode so ad and analytics tags respect your choice. You can change your mind by clearing site data in your browser, which will show the banner again.

If you choose to share a tournament report, match results you generate may be stored on our servers (hosted infrastructure) to create a public link. Only information you explicitly share is stored. We may remove reports that violate our terms or applicable law.

We use the following categories of third-party services:

• Google AdSense — advertising
• Vercel Analytics — aggregated site analytics (with consent)
• Hosting provider — serving pages and optional shared report storage

These providers may process data in the United States or other countries. Their use of data is governed by their own policies.

Where applicable, we rely on: consent for non-essential cookies, ads, and analytics; legitimate interests for essential game storage, security, and operating the service; and legal obligation where required to comply with law.

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data, and to object to certain processing or withdraw consent.

To exercise these rights, email [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Local game data remains on your device until you delete it. Shared reports remain on our servers until removed by us or by a valid removal request. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed to handle your inquiry.

The site is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has contacted us with personal data, please email us and we will delete it.

PlayFootballSim is an unofficial fan game and is not affiliated with any official football competition, governing body, club, or association.

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Privacy questions or data requests: [email protected]. You can also visit our Contact page.