1. Introduction
Welcome to OscarPool ("we", "us", or "our"). 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 use our web application at OscarPool (the "Service").
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information collected automatically.
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: email address, display name, and profile photo (via Google Sign-In or magic link authentication).
- Pool Data: pool names, descriptions, settings, and prediction picks you submit.
- Communications: messages you send us for support.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: pages visited, features used, timestamps, and interaction patterns.
- Device Information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: session management, preference storage, and analytics (see Section 6).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Create and manage your account and authenticate you securely.
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Service, including scoring, leaderboards, and pool management.
- Send you transactional emails such as magic sign-in links and notification updates.
- Respond to support requests and communications.
- Monitor and analyze usage to ensure security and detect abuse.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use Google Firebase (database, authentication, hosting) as our primary infrastructure provider. Firebase processes data on our behalf under Google's data processing terms.
- Other Users: Your display name and prediction picks may be visible to other members of pools you join, consistent with the pool's visibility settings.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account and pool data for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, resolving disputes).
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following types of cookies and local storage:
- Strictly Necessary: Firebase authentication tokens stored in your browser to keep you signed in. These cannot be disabled without breaking the Service.
- Preference: Your cookie consent choice (
oscarpool_cookie_consent) and UI theme preference stored in localStorage. - Analytics (optional): Aggregate usage metrics to understand how the Service is used. These are only activated upon your consent.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site or using your browser's cookie settings. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect your ability to use core features.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection / Restriction: Object to or restrict certain processing of your data.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email in Section 9. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
OscarPool
Email: privacy@oscarpool.com
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.