Privacy Policy

01

Eligibility and Age Restrictions

The Services are intended solely for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is greater.

We require users to provide their date of birth during account creation to verify eligibility. This information is used solely to confirm users meet age requirements and to prevent unauthorized use of paid features.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these age requirements.

02

Categories of Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third-party service providers.

A. Account Information

• Email address
• Username
• Encrypted or hashed password credentials
• Account creation date and login activity
• Date of birth (for age verification and eligibility)

B. Transaction and Financial Information

• Payment transaction identifiers
• Purchase amounts and status
• Billing-related metadata

C. Gameplay and Skill Data

• Scores, rankings, and match results
• Gameplay interactions and inputs
• Skill-based performance metrics
• Leaderboard participation and outcomes

D. Device and Technical Data

• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Browser type and operating system
• Log files and usage data
• Session duration and navigation behavior

E. Location Data

We may collect approximate or precise location data, including IP-based location and device-level geolocation, for purposes including but not limited to:

• Enforcing geographic restrictions
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws
• Fraud prevention and identity verification

F. Referral and Social Data

• Referral codes and associated activity
• Information about users you refer or who refer you
• Referral rewards and participation

G. Communications

• Customer support messages
• Emails, notifications, and feedback submissions

H. Identity Verification (KYC) Data

Where required for withdrawals, fraud prevention, or legal compliance, we or our third-party providers may collect:

• Government-issued identification
• Photographs or facial verification data
• Date of birth (collected during onboarding for eligibility verification and may also be used for identity verification if required)
• Address verification
• Device and access metadata

I. Publicly Visible Information

Certain information may be visible to other users or the public, including:

• Username
• Leaderboard rankings
• Gameplay results
• Non-sensitive profile information

You acknowledge that such information may be publicly accessible and shared at your own risk.

We do not use date of birth to publicly display or share users' age. Age-related data is used solely for eligibility, compliance, and fraud prevention purposes.

03

Methods of Collection

We collect information through:

• Direct submission by users
• Automated technologies (cookies, pixels, SDKs, logs)
• Third-party integrations and service providers

04

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the Services.

These technologies may include:

• Essential cookies (authentication, security)
• Analytics cookies (usage tracking, performance measurement)
• Marketing and advertising technologies (including third-party pixels)

These technologies may track your activity across different websites, devices, and sessions. You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect functionality. For more detail, see our Cookie Notice.

We may also use local storage technologies to store temporary information such as age gate confirmations, referral codes, and session-related preferences.

05

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including but not limited to:

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Processing transactions and allocating credits
• Operating gameplay systems, matchmaking, and leaderboards
• Administering referral programs
• Communicating with users (transactional and promotional)
• Monitoring usage and improving the Services
• Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, abuse, or cheating
• Conducting identity verification and compliance checks
• Verifying that users meet age and eligibility requirements (including 18+ restrictions)
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

We may also use information for marketing and advertising purposes, subject to applicable law and user preferences.

06

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We share information with vendors that provide services on our behalf, including:

• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) that process transactions on our behalf; we do not store full payment card details
• Cloud infrastructure providers (e.g., Supabase)
• Analytics providers
• Identity verification providers

B. Advertising and Marketing

We may share limited information (which may include hashed identifiers or device-level data) with advertising or marketing partners for purposes such as measuring campaign performance or delivering targeted or interest-based advertising.

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense; however, certain data sharing activities may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under applicable law.

C. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

We may disclose information to comply with legal obligations, in response to lawful requests by public authorities, to enforce our agreements, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

D. Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred.

E. Fraud and Security

We may share information with third parties for fraud prevention, risk management, and security purposes.

07

Data Retention

We retain personal information:

• For as long as your account remains active
• As necessary to provide the Services
• As required for legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations
• For fraud prevention and security purposes, even after account deletion where permitted by law

Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.

08

Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Request data portability
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (where applicable, including California residents)

To exercise your rights, contact: support@driftbattle.com

We may require identity verification before fulfilling requests. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

09

Location-Based Disclosures

The availability of certain features, including real-money competitions, may depend on your geographic location.

We may use location data to restrict access in certain jurisdictions and to ensure compliance with applicable laws. You are responsible for complying with laws in your jurisdiction.

Access to certain paid features may be restricted based on geographic location, and we may use IP-based detection or similar methods to enforce these restrictions.

10

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and any transmission of information is at your own risk.

Access to sensitive data such as date of birth is restricted and not publicly visible.

11

Children's Privacy

The Services are not directed to children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Users under the age of 18 are not permitted to use paid features or participate in real-money competitions.

12

International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where data protection laws may differ from those in your location.

By using the Services, you consent to such transfers.

13

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14

Contact Information

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

support@driftbattle.com