Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At SkillSportsHub ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our free-to-play fantasy sports platform.

Since SkillSportsHub operates as a completely free platform with no monetary transactions, our data practices are designed with minimal collection and maximum protection in mind.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mobile number, date of birth, state of residence
• Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), profile preferences
• Verification Data: Age verification and state eligibility confirmation

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you use our platform, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Contest participation, team selections, performance statistics
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
• Analytics Data: Page views, session duration, feature usage patterns
• Log Data: Access times, error logs, security events

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely for the following purposes:

3.1 Platform Operations

• Creating and managing your account
• Facilitating contest participation
• Calculating and displaying performance statistics
• Providing customer support
• Ensuring platform security and preventing fraud

3.2 Legal Compliance

• Verifying age eligibility (18+ requirement)
• Confirming state residence for regulatory compliance
• Maintaining records as required by law
• Responding to legal requests when necessary

3.3 Platform Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve features
• Identifying and fixing technical issues
• Developing new features based on user needs
• Ensuring optimal platform performance

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:

• Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Customer support tools
• Security and fraud prevention services

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms

4.3 Business Transfers

In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored in encrypted databases
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can view your information
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments
• Incident Response: We have procedures in place to respond to security incidents

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and keep your account credentials confidential.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Active Accounts: Information is retained while your account is active
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 3+ years may be archived or deleted
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
• Contest Records: Contest participation data is retained for historical records and dispute resolution

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

• Request a copy of your personal information
• Download your contest history and statistics
• Access your account settings and preferences

7.2 Correction and Updates

• Update your profile information at any time
• Correct inaccurate personal data
• Modify your communication preferences

7.3 Deletion

• Delete your account and associated data
• Request removal of specific information (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@skillsportshub.com or through your account settings.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use minimal tracking technologies to enhance your experience:

8.1 Essential Cookies

• Session management and authentication
• Security and fraud prevention
• Basic functionality and preferences

8.2 Analytics

• Anonymous usage statistics
• Performance monitoring
• Feature usage analysis

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect platform functionality.

9. Children's Privacy

SkillSportsHub is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@skillsportshub.com.

10. International Users

SkillSportsHub is designed for users in India and operates under Indian privacy laws. If you access our platform from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in India.

We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information regardless of where it is processed.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our platform
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of SkillSportsHub after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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