Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Chip Leaderz ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our poker leaderboard application and related services (the "Service"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Create or join poker leaderboards
• Add player profiles and game results
• Contact us for support
• Subscribe to our communications

This information may include:

• Name and email address
• Profile photos and avatars
• Poker game statistics and results
• Leaderboard names and descriptions
• Player names and game participation data

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Usage patterns and preferences
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Creating and managing your account
• Processing and displaying poker game results
• Generating leaderboards and statistics
• Enabling public sharing of leaderboards (when opted in)
• Sending administrative and service-related communications
• Improving our Service and user experience
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Leaderboards

When you choose to make a leaderboard public, the following information becomes visible to anyone with the leaderboard URL:

• Leaderboard name and description
• Player names and statistics
• Game results and rankings
• Profile photos (if provided)

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service, including hosting, analytics, and customer support services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court or government agency.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Service. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your account
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: