Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
The short version
We collect as little as possible. We never sell your data. We use it only to send you what you asked for.
What we collect
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address. If you post a hype note, we store the note text and any name you choose to add. That's it. We do not require accounts and we do not track you across the web.
How we use it
Email addresses are used solely to send match-day stories and updates you opted into. Hype notes are displayed publicly on the site (moderated for spam and abuse). We may show aggregate, anonymous poll results.
Third parties
We display live football data from public sports data providers and embed media from third-party platforms. Those services have their own privacy policies. We do not share your personal information with them.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time. To request deletion of your email or a hype note, get in touch and we'll remove it promptly.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Reach out via our social channels in the footer. MatchTales is an independent fan project and not affiliated with FIFA.