ishoko.org

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Ishoko (hereinafter "we", "our", "the Platform") places great importance on the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website ishoko.org and our services.

1. Data collection

Data you provide us directly:

- Registration information: first name, last name, email address, date of birth
- Profile information: username, favorite teams, sports preferences
- Communications: messages sent via the contact form or our support

Data collected automatically:

- Browsing data: pages visited, session duration, actions taken
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, language
- Cookie data: see the Cookies section below
- Usage data: features used, predictions made, community interactions.

2. Use of data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

- Creating and managing your user account
- Personalizing your experience on the platform
- Sending notifications related to your activity (with your consent)
- Improving our services and analysis models
- Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of the platform
- Complying with our legal and regulatory obligations
- Communicating our newsletter (only with your explicit consent).

3. Data sharing

Ishoko never sells your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only in the following cases:

- With our technical service providers (hosting, analytics) bound by strict confidentiality agreements
- If required by law or a competent authority
- In the event of a merger or acquisition, with prior notification to users.

4. Cookies

Ishoko uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies used are:

- Essential cookies: necessary for the functioning of the platform (authentication, security)
- Preference cookies: remember your personalized settings
- Analytical cookies: measure audience and platform usage
- Marketing cookies: allow us to offer you relevant content.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

5. Data retention

Your personal data is retained as long as your account is active or as long as necessary to provide our services. In the event of account deletion, your data will be deleted or anonymized within 30 days, unless there is a legal obligation for longer retention.

6. Your rights (GDPR)

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

- Right of access: obtain a copy of your personal data
- Right to rectification: correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: request the deletion of your data
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: privacy@ishoko.org. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.

7. Data security

Ishoko implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration. These measures include encryption of communications (HTTPS/TLS), password hashing, and regular security audits.

8. Policy changes

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. In the event of substantial changes, we will notify you by email or via a notification on the platform. Your continued use of Ishoko after notification constitutes acceptance of the changes.