Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to GridIron Duels ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.
By using GridIron Duels, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our services immediately.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the website, including:
- • Email address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
- • Username: Your chosen display name visible to other players
- • Password: Securely hashed and stored for account security
- • OAuth information: If you sign up using Google, we receive your email and profile information
Automatically Collected Information
When you access our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- • Log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits
- • Device information: Device type, unique device identifiers, mobile network information
- • Cookies and tracking technologies: Session cookies, authentication tokens, preference cookies
- • Game data: Games played, draft picks, scores, win/loss records, game preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Account Management
Create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide access to our services.
Game Functionality
Enable gameplay features, match you with opponents, track game history, calculate scores, and maintain leaderboards.
Communication
Send you account-related emails, password reset links, important service announcements, and respond to your inquiries.
Improvement and Analytics
Analyze usage patterns, improve our services, fix bugs, develop new features, and optimize user experience.
Security
Monitor for suspicious activity, prevent fraud, protect against security threats, and enforce our Terms of Service.
Legal Compliance
Comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, and protect our legal rights.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:
- • With other users: Your username and game statistics are visible to other players during and after games
- • Service providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request
- • Business transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
- • With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent
Third-Party Services
Our website integrates with the following third-party services:
Google OAuth
For optional account creation and authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
Google AdSense
For displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out at Google Ad Settings.
Sleeper API
For retrieving NFL player statistics and roster information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic site functionality
- • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- • Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- • Encryption of passwords using industry-standard bcrypt hashing
- • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- • Secure session management with encrypted cookies
- • Regular security updates and vulnerability assessments
- • Access controls limiting who can view personal information
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent 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. However, some information may be retained in our backups for a limited period or as required by law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions).
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.
Right to Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. 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 immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material 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 to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
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