Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal personal data necessary for running the Bracket Challenge and enhancing your experience. This includes:

• User Credentials: Email address (for account verification and communication) and unique user ID.
• Contest Data: Your submitted brackets, prediction scores, and public username/alias used for leaderboards.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our service (e.g., page views, time spent).

2. Data Usage and Sharing

We use your data strictly to operate and improve the service. We do not sell your personal information. Data is used for:

• Operating the contest, calculating scores, and displaying leaderboards.
• Communication regarding the contest (e.g., results, rule changes).
• Analyzing usage patterns to fix bugs and enhance features.

3. Cookie Policy and Tracking

We use cookies to ensure the website functions correctly and to remember your login status. By using our service, you consent to the use of necessary cookies.

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for core site functionality (e.g., managing your session, authentication). These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand site traffic and user behavior to improve the service (e.g., Google Analytics).

4. Compliance (GDPR & International Users)

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users globally. For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles.

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can correct incomplete or inaccurate data we hold about you.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal constraints.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in Section 5.

5. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].