Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PickRivalry ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our NCAA Football pick'em platform and related services. By using PickRivalry, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile information and avatar
• League preferences and settings
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of our Service:

• Pick history and game predictions
• League participation and standings
• Login and session information
• Device information and browser type
• IP address and location data
• Usage patterns and feature interactions

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect usage information, remember your preferences, and improve our Service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process your picks and calculate standings
• Create and manage your leagues
• Send you important Service notifications
• Respond to your requests and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send you marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Within Leagues

Your username, picks, and standings are visible to other members of your leagues. This is fundamental to the competitive nature of our Service.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Service, including hosting, analytics, and communication providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Business Transfers

If PickRivalry is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure database storage
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our Service. We may retain certain information for longer periods for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. Historical pick data and league standings may be retained indefinitely for statistical and archival purposes.

7. 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 information in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

PickRivalry is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Analytics and Advertising

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our Service is used:

• Google Analytics for usage analytics
• Performance monitoring tools
• Error tracking services

These services may collect information about your use of our Service and other websites.

12. Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, we may send you notifications about league activities, game reminders, and other Service-related updates. You can disable push notifications through your device settings or account preferences.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our Service. Your continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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