Chattanooga Soccer Fans

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Who We Are

Chattanooga Soccer Fans.com ("we," "us," "our") is a fan-run website dedicated to connecting World Cup 2026 fans in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We are not affiliated with FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Federation, or any official tournament body.

Data controller: Chattanooga Soccer Fans, Chattanooga, TN, USA. For data inquiries, contact info@chattanoogasoccerfans.com.

Information We Collect

When you sign up for our email list, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name

If you complete our optional watch party survey, we also collect your preferences including:

  • Preferred watch party setting and neighborhood
  • Whether you are bringing children (and age ranges)
  • Teams you want to watch and broadcast language preference
  • Willingness to pay a cover charge
  • Free-text feedback about watch party preferences

We also use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site. Analytics cookies are only activated after you accept cookies via our consent banner. This may include analytics data such as pages visited and time on site.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you sign up for our email list or accept cookies, you consent to the processing described at the time of collection. You may withdraw consent at any time (see "Your Rights" below).
  • Legitimate interest: We use analytics data to improve our website. This processing is proportionate and does not override your privacy rights.

How We Use Your Information

  • To send watch party alerts and World Cup updates
  • To improve our website and content
  • To respond to your inquiries

Data Retention

We retain your email signup data for the duration of the World Cup 2026 tournament and up to 12 months after it concludes, unless you request earlier deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is not linked to your identity after 26 months.

Cookies

We use cookies for site functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Our cookie consent banner allows you to accept or decline cookie preferences on your first visit.

Affiliate Links & FTC Disclosure

Some links on Chattanooga Soccer Fans.com are affiliate links. When you click on these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site. We only recommend services we genuinely believe will be useful to fans.

Affiliate partners include but are not limited to: Booking.com and VRBO.

Your Rights (CCPA / GDPR)

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Request a portable copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal

How to Exercise Your Rights

To request access, deletion, correction, or a copy of your data, email us at info@chattanoogasoccerfans.com. We will verify your identity and respond within 30 days. If we need additional time, we will notify you of the extension and the reason within the initial 30-day period.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this practice ever changes, we will update this policy and provide an opt-out mechanism before any such sharing occurs.

Right to Complain

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. If you are a California resident, you may contact the California Attorney General's office.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Google Firebase — data storage and analytics
  • Mapbox — interactive venue maps
  • SurveyJS — watch party preference survey

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: info@chattanoogasoccerfans.com