Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyBridge360 ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile application, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:

• Create an Account: Name, email address, password, phone number (optional), country code, and profile information
• Complete Your Profile: Bridge skill level, playing preferences, location, tournament history, and other bridge-related information
• Use Partner Finder: Partner preferences, availability, skill requirements, and location information
• Participate in Forums: Posts, comments, replies, and any content you submit
• Register for Tournaments: Registration details, participation history, and results
• Contact Us: Name, email address, and any information you provide in your communications
• Participate in Quizzes: Quiz responses, scores, and performance data

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, search queries, and navigation patterns
• Location Data: General location information based on IP address or device settings (if you grant location permissions)
• Log Data: Access times, dates, and pages viewed, error logs, and system activity

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services:

• Social Media Platforms: If you choose to log in using social media (Google, Facebook, etc.), we may receive your profile information, email address, and profile picture
• Bridge Organizations: Tournament results, rankings, and player statistics from official bridge organizations and clubs
• Analytics Providers: Aggregated usage statistics and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our Service, including user authentication, profile management, and feature functionality
• Partner Matching: To match you with potential bridge partners based on your preferences, skill level, and location
• Community Features: To enable forum participation, comments, discussions, and social interactions
• Tournament Management: To manage tournament registrations, display results, and maintain leaderboards
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, newsletters, and respond to your inquiries
• Personalization: To customize your experience, recommend content, and personalize features based on your preferences
• Analytics: To analyze usage patterns, improve our Service, and understand user behavior
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues, fraud, and unauthorized access
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

4.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function properly, including authentication cookies that maintain your login session
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how you use our Service to improve performance

4.2 Local Storage

We use browser local storage to store encrypted user information and preferences to improve your experience and maintain your session across browser sessions.

4.3 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Service to function.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Public Information

Certain information you provide may be publicly visible:

• Your public profile information (name, skill level, location)
• Forum posts, comments, and discussions
• Tournament results and rankings (if you participate)
• Leaderboard information (if you opt-in)

5.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

• Hosting and cloud storage providers
• Analytics and data analysis services
• Email delivery services
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Customer support tools

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

5.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols (JWT tokens)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure server infrastructure and data storage
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to access and receive a copy of your personal information we hold.

7.2 Correction

You can update or correct your personal information at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.3 Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated personal information. Note that some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to certain processing of your information or request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.

7.5 Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

7.6 Data Portability

You may request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Account information is retained until you delete your account. Some information may be retained longer for legal, regulatory, or business purposes, such as:

• Tournament records and results
• Forum posts (which may remain visible even after account deletion)
• Legal compliance requirements
• Dispute resolution

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by MyBridge360. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by MyBridge360 through our Service.

12. Social Media Integration

If you choose to log in using social media platforms (such as Google or Facebook), we may receive certain information from these platforms, including:

• Your name and email address
• Profile picture
• Public profile information

The use of information received from these platforms is governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any social media platforms you use to log in.

13. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, and shared
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Service

Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Us

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

For requests related to your privacy rights, please include:

• Your full name and email address associated with your account
• A clear description of your request
• Verification of your identity (for security purposes)

We will respond to your request within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.