Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This is a fan-made project and is not affiliated with Lionel Messi or any official football organization. All Lionel Messi data on this website is collected from the Internet and is for informational and entertainment purposes only; it may not be absolutely accurate in real time. This site is not used for profit or any commercial purpose.

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how We Love Messi ("we", "us") collects and uses information when you use our website.

Information we collect

We may collect:

  • Account information: email, display name, username, avatar, and profile details you provide.
  • User-generated content: posts, comments, chat messages, and uploaded images.
  • Usage data: pages visited, interactions, and technical logs (IP address, browser type, device information).
  • Authentication data from sign-in providers (e.g. Google OAuth).

How we use information

We use information to:

  • Provide and improve the service (profiles, feed, chat, comments, notifications).
  • Authenticate users and maintain security.
  • Store media and content you upload (e.g. Cloudflare R2).
  • Respond to support and legal requests.
  • Analyze aggregate usage to improve performance and features.

Cookies and local storage

We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, theme preferences, and session management. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work without them.

Third-party services

We use third-party providers that process data on our behalf, including Cloudflare R2 (file storage), our Postgres database host, and analytics or hosting services as configured. These providers have their own privacy policies.

Data retention

We retain personal data while your account is active and as needed to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data subject to applicable law.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Children

The service is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date.

Privacy inquiries: legal@welovemessi.com