Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Bracket Buddy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our wrestling tournament management platform. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Account credentials (username and password)
• Profile information (city, state, avatar)
• Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider)

Athlete Information

Tournament directors and coaches may input information about athletes, including:

• Athlete name, grade level, and weight class
• Wrestling experience and skill level
• Team affiliation and school
• Tournament results and performance data

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location
• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Process transactions and manage accounts
• Create and manage tournaments and team assignments
• Calculate athlete scores and generate balanced teams
• Send administrative information (updates, security alerts)
• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Tournament Participants: Athlete information may be visible to tournament directors, coaches, and other participants within the same tournament
• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who assist in operating our Service (hosting, payment processing, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. We may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes or as required by law. Tournament and athlete data is retained to maintain historical records and rankings. You may request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service may contain information about minor athletes as part of tournament management. Tournament directors and coaches who input this information represent that they have obtained appropriate parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without consent, we will delete that information promptly.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with our Service. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: