Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you create an account on MatchMap Live, we collect your email address and a securely hashed password. We do not store plain-text passwords. If you subscribe to our premium service, payment processing is handled by Stripe — we never see or store your full credit card number. We also collect usage data such as your favorite teams, notification preferences, and interaction with AI analysis features. This data is used solely to personalize your experience. We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our site. This collects anonymous browsing data such as pages visited, session duration, and device type. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used exclusively for: - Providing and personalizing the MatchMap Live service - Sending AI-generated sports analysis notifications (if you opt in) - Processing premium subscription payments via Stripe - Improving our platform based on aggregated, anonymized usage patterns - Communicating service updates and important account information We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in secure MongoDB databases. Passwords are hashed using industry-standard bcrypt encryption. All communications between your browser and our servers are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
4. Third-Party Services
MatchMap Live uses the following third-party services: - Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy governs how they handle your payment data. - Google Analytics: For anonymous site usage analytics. - Google AdSense: For displaying relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other sites. - ESPN: For real-time sports data. No user data is shared with ESPN. - AI Services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google): For generating sports analysis. No personally identifiable user data is sent to these services.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to maintain your login session and remember your preferences (such as dark/light mode and favorite teams). Google Analytics and Google AdSense may set additional cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to: - Access the personal data we hold about you - Request correction of inaccurate data - Request deletion of your account and associated data - Opt out of marketing communications - Export your data in a portable format To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@matchmaplive.com.
7. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information. Anonymized, aggregated data (such as AI pick performance statistics) may be retained indefinitely for product improvement.
8. Children's Privacy
MatchMap Live is not intended for users under the age of 18 (or 21 in jurisdictions where that is the legal gambling age). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected data from a minor, we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at support@matchmaplive.com.