Franchise Tycoon: Gridiron

1. Introduction

Franchise Tycoon ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use Franchise Tycoon: Gridiron.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information: Username, email address, password (hashed)
Profile Information: Display name, avatar preferences
Game Data: Team selections, game progress, statistics

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
Cookies: Session tokens for authentication

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Game
Process your registration and manage your account
Send you important updates and notifications
Respond to your support requests
Improve our services and develop new features
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers: Hosting, email services, analytics (under strict confidentiality)
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition

Your in-game statistics (team name, wins, losses, rankings) may be publicly visible to other players as part of the game experience.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

Password hashing using bcrypt
HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
Secure session management
Regular security audits
Rate limiting to prevent brute force attacks

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

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

Authentication (keeping you logged in)
Session management
Security purposes

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Receive your data in a portable format
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we need to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

The Game is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the Game from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes via email or in-game notification. Your continued use of the Game after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]