Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
• Profile Information: Avatar, banner images, bio, social media links
• Gaming Data: Match statistics, tournament participation, team memberships
• OAuth Data: When you sign in with Discord, Google, or Twitch, we receive your basic profile information
• Usage Data: Login times, pages visited, features used

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Provide and maintain the Platform's services
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Track tournament participation and match results
• Calculate and award loyalty points
• Communicate important updates and notifications
• Improve Platform features and user experience
• Enforce our Terms of Service and maintain platform security

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile Data: Your username, avatar, bio, and statistics are visible to other users
• Tournament Results: Match results and participant information are publicly displayed
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt hashing
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Database encryption and backup systems

5. OAuth Provider Data

When you sign in with Discord, Google, or Twitch, we receive limited information according to the permissions you grant:

• Discord: User ID, username, email, avatar
• Google: User ID, name, email, profile picture
• Twitch: User ID, username, email, profile picture, channel information

We use this information solely for authentication and profile creation. You can revoke OAuth access at any time through your provider's settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your logged-in session
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized experiences

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt-out of non-essential communications
• Withdraw consent for data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@freegamebattles.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it immediately.

10. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your information to our servers and data centers worldwide.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last modified.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@freegamebattles.com
• Support: support@freegamebattles.com