Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an account and use our services
• Sign in through third-party authentication providers (Google, GitHub)
• Play games and interact with our platform
• Contact us for support or feedback

2. Information Collection and Use

The information we collect includes:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and profile image from authentication providers
• Game Data: Game progress, scores, and preferences stored locally and in our database
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our services, including gameplay patterns and interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our gaming platform
• Save your game progress and preferences
• Enable multiplayer gaming experiences
• Communicate with you about updates and features
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

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

• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
• User authentication is handled through secure OAuth providers
• Game progress is stored securely in our PostgreSQL database
• We use Vercel and AWS infrastructure for reliable and secure hosting

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Authentication: Google OAuth and GitHub OAuth for secure sign-in
• Real-time Communication: Ably for multiplayer game features
• Hosting: Vercel for deployment and Neon for database hosting

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Cookies and Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to:

• Maintain your session when you're logged in
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Save game progress locally for offline functionality

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Export your game progress data

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@bettagames.io