Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

Last Updated: December 15, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2024

Introduction

Understanding Our Commitment

Thank you for choosing Team Poker. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Services.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates.

Key Principles:

  • Transparency: We are clear about what data we collect and why
  • Control: You have control over your personal information
  • Security: We use industry-standard security measures
  • Compliance: We comply with applicable data protection laws

1. Information We Collect

Types of Data We Gather

We collect information that you provide directly to us, information we obtain automatically when you use our Services, and information from third-party sources.

Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Company name
  • Job title
  • Profile picture

Payment Information

  • Billing address
  • Payment method details
  • Transaction history
  • Tax information

Payment data is processed securely by our payment providers

Usage Data

  • Game sessions and votes
  • Feature usage patterns
  • Time spent on platform
  • Estimation data
  • Team collaboration metrics

Technical Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referral source
  • Log data

2. How We Use Your Data

Purposes of Data Processing

We use the information we collect for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our Services.

Primary Uses:

Service Delivery
  • Provide and maintain our Services
  • Process your transactions
  • Manage your account
  • Enable team collaboration
Communication
  • Send service updates
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send marketing communications
  • Notify about changes
Analytics
  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Improve our Services
  • Develop new features
  • Generate insights
Security
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Monitor for abuse
  • Ensure platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

When We Share Your Information

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

Service Providers

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

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS, Google Cloud)
  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
Team Members

When you participate in team poker sessions, your name, votes, and activity are visible to other team members in that session. This is necessary for the collaborative nature of the service.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your personal information only 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.

Retention Periods:

Active Account Data
Duration of account

We retain your account information and usage data for as long as your account is active.

Closed Account Data
30 days

After account closure, we retain data for 30 days for recovery purposes, then permanently delete it.

Financial Records
7 years

Transaction records and invoices are retained for tax and accounting purposes as required by law.

Aggregated Analytics
Indefinitely

Anonymized and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and improvement purposes.

5. Data Security

How We Protect Your Information

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

Encryption

TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit and AES-256 for data at rest

Secure Infrastructure

Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure with regular security audits

Access Controls

Role-based access and multi-factor authentication for team members

Monitoring

24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection systems

Backups

Regular encrypted backups stored in geographically distributed locations

Training

Regular security training for all employees handling data

Important: While we use industry-standard security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Control Your Personal Data

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).

Right to Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Erasure

Request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten").

Right to Portability

Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

Right to Object

Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.

Right to Restriction

Request restriction of processing your personal information.

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@teampoker.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

You may also manage many of these settings directly from your account dashboard.

7. Cookies and Tracking

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you use our Services.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Always Active

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

Can be disabled in cookie settings

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Can be disabled in cookie settings

Marketing Cookies

Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

Can be disabled in cookie settings

Managing Cookies:

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience.

8. Third-Party Services

External Links and Integrations

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites and integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Third-Party Integrations:

Google Services
  • • Google Analytics
  • • Google Cloud Platform
  • • Google OAuth
Payment Processors
  • • Stripe
  • • PayPal
Communication Tools
  • • Slack
  • • Microsoft Teams
Analytics
  • • Mixpanel
  • • Segment

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our platform.

9. Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If You Are a Parent or Guardian:

If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@teampoker.com.

Upon verification, we will promptly delete such information from our systems.

10. International Data Transfers

Cross-Border Data Processing

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country, where data protection laws may differ.

Data Transfer Safeguards:

We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission

We ensure adequate data protection measures are in place with all service providers

We comply with applicable data transfer regulations including GDPR and Privacy Shield principles

Your data is encrypted during transfer and storage regardless of location

11. Changes to This Policy

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

How We Notify You:

Email Notice

Notification sent to your registered email

In-App Alert

Notification when you log in

Website Banner

Prominent notice on our website

Material changes will be communicated at least 30 days before taking effect. Your continued use of the Services after changes constitute acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

Privacy Questions and Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email
privacy@teampoker.com

Response within 48 hours

Phone
+1 (555) 123-4567

Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM PST

Mail
Data Protection Officer
Team Poker Inc.
123 Tech Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

For EU Residents:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not addressed your concerns adequately.

Your Privacy is Our Priority

Start using Team Poker with confidence, knowing your data is protected.

GDPR & CCPA Compliant • SOC 2 Certified • ISO 27001 Certified