Last updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how AFCON 2025 ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").
The AFCON 2025 app is an unofficial fan application for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, providing live match updates, schedules, fan chat, and travel guidance related to the tournament.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect the following information when you use the App:
- Account information (if applicable): username or display name
- Support communications: messages sent to us for customer support or feedback
You are not required to provide your real name.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we may automatically collect:
- Device information: device type, operating system, app version
- Usage data: app interactions, features used, crash logs, performance metrics
- Approximate location (optional): based on IP address or device location settings, used only for features such as stadium proximity, local time notifications, or nearby recommendations
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and operate core app features (live scores, schedules)
- Enable fan interactions and community features
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Monitor and prevent abuse, spam, or harmful behavior
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services only to operate the App, such as:
- Cloud infrastructure providers
- Analytics and crash reporting tools
- Sports data APIs (for match data only, not personal data)
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the intended purpose.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the App's services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce policies
User-generated content may remain visible unless removed by you or by moderation.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for optional data collection (such as location or notifications)
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address below.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will remove it.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your data.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Users
Your information may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
By using the App, you consent to such processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.
Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: