Poisson Football Model (the "Site"), operated by the Poisson Football Model team, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. The Poisson Football Model provides statistical football match analysis, predictions, and educational content based on the Poisson distribution and expected goals (xG).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information you provide to us: When you register, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect your email address, username, and any information you voluntarily submit (such as feedback or support requests).

b. Information collected automatically: We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referring URLs, through server logs and similar technologies.

c. Usage data: We collect aggregated, non-identifying data about how the Site is used, which helps us improve our football analysis and user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Site; provide football analysis, predictions, and educational content; respond to your requests and support inquiries; send service-related and (where permitted) promotional communications; and improve our services and security.

3. Cookies, Identifiers, and Related Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and deliver relevant advertising. For details about the categories of cookies we use and how to control them, please see our Cookie Policy. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

4. How You Manage Your Information

Depending on your jurisdiction (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR or the California CCPA), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at yyulang@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

5. Third-Party Data Processing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting and analytics providers (we use GoatCounter, a privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics tool)), and where required by law or to protect our rights and users. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Communications We May Send

We may send you service-related notices (such as account or security updates) and, if you have opted in, newsletters or promotional messages about football analysis. You can opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message.

7. Where and How Long We Store Information

Your information may be stored and processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the services and to comply with our legal obligations.

8. Information Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Advertising

The Site may display advertising provided by third parties such as Google AdSense. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to the Site and other websites. You can manage interest-based advertising through the options described in our Cookie Policy.

10. Children's Protection

The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you are under 18, please do not use the Site or submit any information to us.

11. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to the Site and related services provided by Poisson Football Model / the Poisson Football Model team. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that we do not control.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at yyulang@gmail.com.

13. Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Last updated: 2026-10-06