Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: January 2025

Introduction

Welcome to BUG Gaming Club ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our gaming platform and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Display name
  • Profile picture (optional)
  • Authentication credentials

Gaming Activity Data

We automatically collect information about your gaming activities:

  • Tournament participation and results
  • Points and rankings
  • ELO ratings
  • Event registrations
  • Game preferences

Technical Information

We collect technical data to improve our services:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Usage patterns and preferences
How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our gaming platform
  • To manage your account and tournament registrations
  • To calculate and display rankings and statistics
  • To send you notifications about tournaments and events
  • To improve our services and user experience
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To communicate with you about updates and changes
Data Storage and Security

We use Firebase, a secure cloud platform by Google, to store and manage your data. Firebase implements industry-standard security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Access controls and permissions
  • Data backup and recovery systems

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Firebase (Google): For authentication, database, and hosting services
  • Google Authentication: For secure sign-in functionality

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their privacy practices.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update or correct your information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

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

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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.

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.

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

Contact Us About Privacy

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