Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when you create an account, enter a tournament, submit contact forms, or communicate with us. This includes:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (passwords are stored in hashed form)
• Tournament entries, bracket picks, and forecast submissions
• Contact form submissions and support messages

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Platform
• Process tournament entries
• Calculate scores, rankings, and leaderboard positions
• Send you transactional communications (account updates, entry confirmations)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve user experience

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances: (a) with service providers who assist in operating the Platform (e.g., email delivery services); (b) if required by law or legal process; (c) to protect the rights, safety, or property of Official Whistles, our users, or the public; or (d) in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. Leaderboard displays may show your first name or chosen display name alongside your score — no email addresses or other personal details are displayed publicly.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and hashed password storage. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to maintain your login state and essential platform functionality. We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

6. Your Rights

You may access, update, or delete your account information at any time through your account settings. You may request a copy of your personal data or request deletion of your account by contacting us at support@officialwhistles.com. We will respond to data requests within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Official Whistles is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "last updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@officialwhistles.com or visit our Contact page.