PaperWagers – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/12/2025
PaperWagers (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use PaperWagers:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, and profile details you provide.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
- Activity Information: Pages you visit, predictions you make, and forum activity.
- Content You Share: Profile photos, forum posts, uploaded images, and other user-generated content.
- Automatic Data from WordPress: Any information collected automatically by our website platform (e.g., cookies, session data).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our site and services.
- Track leaderboards, award points, and manage contests.
- Send you emails related to your account, password resets, forum updates, and marketing.
- Analyze site usage to improve user experience.
- Prevent fraud, cheating, or abuse.
3. Email and Communication
- We may send marketing messages and site updates to the email you provide.
- You can opt out of marketing emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in those emails.
- Transactional emails (e.g., password resets) cannot be opted out of.
4. Cookies and Tracking
- We use cookies to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and analyze site performance.
- Some cookies are placed by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics).
- You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data:
- With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) to operate the site.
- If required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- To investigate and prevent fraud or abuse.
6. Data Retention
We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
You can request account deletion at any time (see Your Rights).
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and update your account information.
- Request deletion of your account and personal data.
- Request a copy of the personal information we have about you.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [Your Contact Email]
8. Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your data.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
PaperWagers is intended for users 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete it.
10. Data Breach Notification
If your personal data is involved in a security breach, we will notify you via email or by posting a notice on our site.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make significant changes, we will post a notice on our site.
Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
For questions or privacy requests, contact us:
Email: legal@paperwagers.com