1. Introduction

Welcome to Gridiron ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and password.
Profile Information: You may optionally provide additional information such as a profile picture.
Game Data: Information about games you create or join, including team selections, square claims, and scores.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
Usage Data: How you interact with our Service, including features used and time spent.
Log Data: IP address, browser type, and access times.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Create and manage your account
Enable you to create, join, and participate in games
Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support
Display personalized advertisements through Google AdMob
Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

4. Advertising

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements in our mobile application. AdMob may collect and use data about your device and app usage to provide personalized ads. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at Google's Privacy Policy .

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings or visiting Google's Ad Settings .

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Players: Your display name and game activity are visible to other players in games you join.
Service Providers: We use third-party services (Firebase, Google AdMob) to operate our Service.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Delete your personal information
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email:[email protected]