Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:

Personal Information You Provide:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and initials.
• Board Participation Data: Information about the boards you create or join, squares you claim, and game results.
• Feedback and Communications: When you submit feedback or contact us, we collect the content of your message and any associated contact information.

Automatically Collected Information:

• Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you interact with our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns.
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, operating system, and IP address.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Provide and Maintain the Service: To create and manage your account, process board creation and participation, and enable real-time updates.
• Communications: To send you service-related emails, including board status notifications (when numbers are ready to generate) and game completion notices. Only users with verified email addresses will receive these notifications.
• Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our Site, identify issues, and improve functionality.
• Security and Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent unauthorized access, illegal gambling activities, and other prohibited uses.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers:

We use the following third-party services to operate our Site:

• Convex: Backend infrastructure and database services for storing user data, board information, and real-time synchronization.
• Resend: Email delivery service for sending transactional emails and notifications.
• Google Analytics: Website analytics to track usage patterns and improve user experience.

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Other Users:

When you participate in a board, your name or initials are visible to other participants on that board. Board information is public and accessible to anyone with the board's share code.

Legal Requirements:

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

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and enhance user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, including authentication and security.
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Site.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some features of our Site.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

When you delete your account or request deletion of your data, we will permanently remove your personal information from our systems, except where we are required to retain it for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access:

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction:

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion:

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).

Data Portability:

You have the right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Opt-Out:

You can opt out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at squareskingdom@gmail.com . We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

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

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at squareskingdom@gmail.com .

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information).
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at squareskingdom@gmail.com .

10. International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the collection, storage, and processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and United States law.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Your continued use of the Site after we post any modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: squareskingdom@gmail.com