Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account Information:

• Email address (required for account creation and communication)

• Username (optional, for leaderboard display)

• Profile picture (optional, uploaded by user)

• Marketing consent preferences

Game Data:

• Match predictions and timestamps

• Points earned and achievement progress

• Referral codes and successful referrals

2. How We Use Your Information

Game Functionality: Track predictions, calculate scores, display leaderboards

Account Management: Authenticate users and maintain game progress

Communication: Send game updates (only with marketing consent)

Improvements: Analyze usage patterns to enhance the experience

3. Data Storage & Security

• All data is stored securely using Supabase infrastructure

• We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission

• Access to user data is restricted to essential personnel only

• Regular security audits ensure data protection standards

4. Data Sharing

• We never sell or rent your personal information

• Leaderboard data (username, points, rank) is visible to all users

• No other personal information is shared publicly

• Data may be shared if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies & Tracking

• We use essential cookies for authentication and game state

• No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are used

• Local storage is used to enhance user experience

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Access: Request a copy of your personal data

Rectification: Correct inaccurate information

Erasure: Request deletion of your account and data

Portability: Export your game data

Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications

7. Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active

• Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years

• Game history is preserved for leaderboard integrity

• Marketing data is deleted immediately upon consent withdrawal

8. Children's Privacy

UCL SWIPE is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such information has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes via email or in-app notification.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: privacy@uclswipe.com

Data Protection Officer: dpo@uclswipe.com