Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

VP Vault ("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 board game tracking service.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account: Name, email address, and profile picture
• Log game sessions: Games played, scores, dates, locations, and notes
• Upload content: Photos of game sessions or events
• Create events: Event details, participant information
• Communicate with us: Support inquiries and feedback

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

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

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using a third-party service (such as Google or GitHub), we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from that service.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Process and track your game sessions
• Generate statistics and insights about your gameplay
• Enable social features (finding friends, sharing sessions)
• Send you service-related communications
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 With Other Users

Depending on your privacy settings, other users may see:

• Your display name and profile picture
• Game sessions you've participated in together
• Your gameplay statistics (if set to public)

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service:

• Authentication: For secure sign-in functionality
• Cloud hosting: To store and serve application data
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with the Service
• Email services: To send transactional emails

4.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Respond to emergency situations

4.4 Business Transfers

If VP Vault is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will also retain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

6. Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Update

You can access and update your personal information through your account settings at any time.

7.2 Delete Your Account

You can request deletion of your account and associated data through your account settings or by contacting us.

7.3 Data Export

You can request a copy of your data in a portable format by contacting us.

7.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any marketing email or updating your notification preferences.

7.5 Cookies

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access 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

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

11. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@vpvault.com