Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address - for login and communication
• Display name - shown on leaderboards
• Password - encrypted for security
• Profile picture - optional, for visual identification

Game Data

• Click counts and scores
• Competition rankings and history
• Premium service status
• Activity timestamps

Payment Information

• Payment method details (processed by secure third parties)
• Purchase history and transaction records
• Billing information (if required)

Note: We don't store credit card numbers. All payments are processed by secure, PCI-compliant processors.

Technical Data

• IP address (for security)
• Browser and device information
• Click timing data (to prevent cheating)
• Session information

2. How We Use Your Information

• Game operation - managing competitions and leaderboards
• Account management - creating and maintaining your account
• Payment processing - handling premium service purchases
• Fair play - detecting and preventing cheating
• Communication - sending important updates
• Legal compliance - meeting regulatory requirements

3. Information Sharing

Public Information

These are displayed publicly on our platform:

• Display name
• Profile picture
• Scores and rankings
• Competition history
• Premium status

Third-Party Services

We use these services to operate our platform:

• Firebase (Google) - database and authentication
• Payment processors - secure payment handling
• Hosting providers - website hosting

Legal Requirements

We may share information when required by law or to protect our platform from fraud and abuse.

4. Data Security

• Passwords are encrypted
• Data stored on secure servers with encryption
• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Regular security monitoring
• Access controls to protect your information

5. Data Retention

• Account data: Until you delete your account or 3 years of inactivity
• Payment records: 7 years for legal compliance
• Game statistics: May be kept anonymously for historical purposes

6. Your Rights

All Users

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Update your profile information
• Delete your account

EU Residents (GDPR)

Additional rights include data portability, processing restrictions, and the right to object to certain processing.

California Residents (CCPA)

Rights include knowing what data is collected, opting out of data sales (we don't sell data), and equal service regardless of privacy choices.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not for children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We don't knowingly collect information from children. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data

Your data may be processed in different countries. We use appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your information during international transfers.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies to:

• Keep you logged in
• Remember your preferences
• Ensure platform security
• Prevent fraud

We don't use advertising or tracking cookies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We'll notify you of important changes by email or prominent notice on our platform.

11. Contact Us

12. Supervisory Authority

EU residents can contact their local data protection authority if they have unresolved privacy concerns.

By using Global Champion, you acknowledge that you've read and understood this Privacy Policy.