Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

GameMaster ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the service.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Account registration data: email address, name, and password
• Profile information you choose to add (bio, favorite sports/teams)
• Prediction picks and tracking data
• Communications you send to us (support requests, feedback)

Information collected automatically

• Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps
• Device information: operating system, screen resolution
• Usage analytics: feature interactions, session duration
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and improve the GameMaster service
• Authenticate your account and maintain session security
• Send transactional emails (account verification, password resets)
• Personalize your experience based on your sport and league preferences
• Analyze usage patterns to improve predictions and features
• Respond to support requests and communicate about your account
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Service providers: Infrastructure and hosting providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements
• Payment processors: Stripe, for processing subscription payments (we do not store your payment card details)
• Email providers: Mailgun, for sending transactional emails
• Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage data may be used for internal analysis
• Legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or regulatory purposes.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a structured format)
• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gamemasterapp.io.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze how the service is used. Authentication cookies are strictly necessary for the service to function. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), bcrypt password hashing, HTTP-only session cookies, and regular security reviews. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure — we cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

9. Children's Privacy

GameMaster is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of GameMaster after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: privacy@gamemasterapp.io