Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026
Last Updated: March 1, 2026

Formula Matchup (“we,” “us,” “our”) is operated by an individual doing business as Formula Matchup. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use formulamatchup.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1) Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • First name
  • Time zone setting (profile preference)

1.2 User-Generated Content

You may create or upload:

  • User display name
  • Team name and team logo
  • League name and league logo

We use automated checks (including profanity filtering) to help reduce abusive content, but we do not guarantee all content will be caught.

1.3 Payments (FM Plus)

FM Plus is optional and provides additional features. Payments are processed through Stripe.

  • We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
  • Stripe may collect and process payment information under its own privacy policy.

FM Plus is seasonal and does not automatically renew.

1.4 Usage & Analytics

We use PostHog to understand usage and improve the Site. This may include:

  • IP address
  • Device type and browser type
  • Pages viewed and feature usage
  • General interaction data

1.5 Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Login and authentication (session cookies)
  • Site functionality and security

If you disable cookies, parts of the Site may not work.

1.6 Optional Discord Integration

If you connect Discord:

  • We may store limited Discord identifiers necessary for the integration.
  • We do not access your private Discord messages.

2) Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate the Site:

  • Heroku (hosting)
  • Cloudflare (CDN / security)
  • Stackhero (database hosting)
  • Mailgun (email delivery)
  • Cloudinary (image hosting/processing)
  • Stripe (payments)
  • PostHog (analytics)
  • Discord (optional integration)

These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own policies.

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Create and manage accounts
  • Provide core gameplay features
  • Process FM Plus payments
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Monitor for abuse, fraud, or security issues
  • Communicate with you (e.g., account-related emails)

We do not sell your personal information.

4) Sharing of Information

We may share information:

  • With service providers listed above (to operate the Site)
  • If required by law, legal process, or government request
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of Formula Matchup, users, or the public
  • In connection with abuse prevention, fraud prevention, or security investigations

5) Data Retention

We retain information for as long as needed to operate the Site, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.

You may request account deletion by contacting: contact@formulamatchup.com
You'll usually hear back from us within 24 hours.

6) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information, but no system is perfectly secure. Use the Site at your own risk.

7) International Users

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand your information may be processed in the U.S.

8) Children

The Site is intended for users 13+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9) Independent Service / Formula 1 Disclaimer

Formula Matchup is an independent fantasy motorsport game and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to:

  • Formula 1
  • FIA
  • Formula One Management
  • Any Formula 1 team, constructor, or driver

All names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. We do not use official logos or proprietary graphic marks owned by Formula 1 or its teams.

10) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

11) Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy: contact@formulamatchup.com

Last updated: March 2, 2026