1. Introduction

Welcome to Sixball ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our simulated football betting platform.

By accessing or using Sixball, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (email address, username, password)
• Update your profile information
• Place simulated bets on our platform
• Subscribe to premium features (payment information processed through Stripe)
• Contact our support team
• Participate in surveys or promotions

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access Sixball, we automatically collect certain information:

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform)
• IP address and general location information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Performance and analytics data through Vercel Analytics and Sentry

2.3 Betting and Transaction Data

We collect information related to your use of our simulated betting platform, including:

• Betting history and preferences
• Simulated wallet balance and transactions
• Performance statistics and rankings
• Subscription and payment history

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our simulated betting platform
• Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support
• Personalization: To customize your experience and display relevant content and features
• Analytics: To analyze platform usage, identify trends, and improve our services
• Communication: To send you notifications, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform:

• Stripe: Payment processing for premium subscriptions
• Vercel: Hosting and deployment infrastructure
• Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
• Supabase: Database and authentication services

4.2 Public Information

Certain information is publicly visible on our platform:

• Username and profile information
• Leaderboard rankings and statistics
• Betting history (for premium users viewing other users)

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and monitoring
• Secure payment processing through Stripe

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on Sixball:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and core platform functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Notification Settings: Manage push notification preferences

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain security and prevent fraud

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Sixball is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page

Your continued use of Sixball after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Consent

By using Sixball, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.