🧾 Plain-English Summary
Here’s the quick version, no legal fog: We collect only what we need to run your account and track league stats You control what profile info is visible to others We do not sell or share your data with third parties We use only a session cookie, nothing for tracking or ads You can delete your account anytime, and your personal data is fully removed Your stats stay, but they become anonymous You can opt out of non-essential emails anytime If you want the full details, read on below.
FULL PRIVACY POLICY
1. Who We Are 4 Aces Poker League (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a registered business based in Orlando, Florida, United States. 2. Information We Collect We collect the following information to operate the service: Account Information Username First name (used as display name) Email address Password (securely hashed using bcrypt) Optional Profile Information Profile photo (face picture), with user-controlled visibility: Public, or Visible only to logged-in users Technical Information Most recent IP address Device and browser information Session data (via a session cookie) Gameplay and League Data Games played Tournament points Rankings Special achievements (e.g., Royal Flush Club, high hands such as quad aces or better) Some extended statistics are collected but are private by default unless you choose to make them public. 3. How We Use Your Information We use your information to: Create and manage your account Operate league features, rankings, and stats Display player information based on your privacy settings Send account-related emails (e.g., password reset) Send a daily activity summary (optional) Send occasional marketing emails (no more than once per month, optional) Send time-sensitive push notifications (e.g., game start alerts) Maintain security and prevent fraud or abuse We do not use your data for behavioral advertising. 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use a single session cookie to keep you logged in and maintain core functionality. We do not use: Tracking cookies Advertising cookies Third-party cookies 5. Sharing of Information We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. We may disclose information only: If required by law, legal process, or court order To protect the security and integrity of the service 6. Data Retention and Account Deletion You may delete your account at any time. When you delete your account: All personally identifiable information (such as email, name, IP address, and profile data) is permanently deleted Gameplay data (stats, rankings, achievements) is retained but fully anonymized This ensures league history remains intact without identifying you. 7. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including: HTTPS encryption across the platform Secure password hashing using bcrypt No system is completely immune to risk, but we aim to follow industry best practices. 8. Communications We may send: Required account-related emails Daily activity summaries (you may opt out) Up to one marketing email per month (you may opt out) Push notifications are used only for time-sensitive information, not marketing. You can opt out of optional communications at any time. 9. Analytics We do not use third-party analytics or tracking tools. Basic server logs may collect limited, non-identifying usage data for system administration and performance monitoring. 10. Your Rights and Choices You have the right to: Access your information View the data associated with your account Update your information Modify your profile and account details at any time Control visibility Choose whether your profile photo and extended stats are visible to others Opt out of communications Unsubscribe from non-essential emails Delete your account Permanently remove your personal data from our system If you need help exercising any of these rights, you can contact us through the in-app contact form. 11. Age Restrictions This service is intended for adults only. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 13. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted. 12. Geographic Scope This service is intended for users located in the United States, specifically Florida. 13. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are significant, we may provide additional notice within the app. Continued use of the service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. 14. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the in-app contact form.