Last updated: April 17, 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site operators. This Cookie Policy explains how worldcupsim2026.com uses cookies and similar technologies.
We use the following categories of cookies:
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. The simulator itself does not require cookies — it stores your predictions in your browser's localStorage, which is technically not a cookie and is cleared when you clear site data.
We use Google Analytics (gtag.js) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay, and general location data (country/region). All data is aggregated and anonymized. We use this to improve content and performance.
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. AdSense and its advertising partners use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites across the internet. These cookies enable advertisers to measure ad effectiveness and, where you have consented, deliver personalized advertising.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Ad delivery, frequency capping | Up to 13 months |
| IDE, id | DoubleClick (Google) | Ad targeting and measurement | Up to 13 months |
| cf_* | Cloudflare | Security and bot detection | Session – 30 days |
| wc26_consent | worldcupsim2026.com | Remembers your cookie choice | 6 months |
You can manage or delete cookies in several ways:
Disabling cookies will not prevent you from using the simulator, but you may see less relevant ads, and we will lose some ability to measure and improve the Site.
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no industry consensus on how to interpret DNT, our Site does not currently respond differently to DNT signals. We respect your choices set through our consent banner or directly with Google and other third parties.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post any updates on this page with a revised date.
Questions about our cookie practices can be sent via our Contact page.