Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Bid Euchre ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our online card game service.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, and profile information when you create an account
• Game Data: Game statistics, preferences, and gameplay history
• Communication Data: Messages sent through our chat system and support communications
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our service:

• Usage patterns and game interactions
• Technical data about your device and connection
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our online gaming service
• Account Management: To create and manage your user account
• Game Features: To enable multiplayer functionality and game statistics
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your data
• Contract Performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations to provide gaming services
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and ensure security
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our service
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to share your information

5. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our gaming services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our service quality

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following 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 data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our service
• Provide personalized content and features
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

9. Third-Party Services

Our service may integrate with third-party services, including:

• Google Services: For authentication and analytics
• Payment Processors: For premium features and subscriptions
• Analytics Providers: To understand usage patterns

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending you an email notification
• Displaying a notice in our service

Your continued use of our service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

14. Regional Privacy Rights

European Union (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it.

Canada (PIPEDA)

If you are in Canada, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, including the right to access and correct your personal information.