Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Ligaverse ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our web application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Ligaverse, you may provide us with the following information:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, profile information
• League and Team Data: League names, team names, player names, game results, scores
• User Content: Comments, messages, and other content you create

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, interactions with the Service
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, IP address
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and local storage to remember your preferences and improve your experience
• Log Data: Server logs including IP addresses, timestamps, and error logs

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Firebase Authentication: If you sign in using Google or other identity providers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve the Service

• Create and manage your account
• Enable league creation and management
• Track game results and rankings
• Process and activate paid features
• Provide customer support
• Improve and optimize the Service

2.2 To Communicate With You

• Send transactional emails (password resets, purchase confirmations)
• Send service announcements and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Send optional notifications about league activity (if enabled)

2.3 For Security and Fraud Prevention

• Monitor and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Protect the security of our Service
• Enforce our Terms and Conditions
• Comply with legal obligations

2.4 For Analytics and Research

• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Measure effectiveness of features
• Conduct research to improve our Service

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Within the Service

• League Members: Your profile information, team name, and game results are visible to other members of leagues you join
• Public Rankings: League rankings and statistics may be visible to all league members

3.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Service:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, hosting, and cloud functions
• Sentry: Error tracking and monitoring (when enabled)

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as:

• Compliance with legal obligations
• Response to court orders or subpoenas
• Protection of our rights and property
• Prevention of fraud or illegal activity

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner, subject to this Privacy Policy.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Data Storage

Your data is stored on Firebase Cloud Firestore servers operated by Google. Data is stored in the europe-west1 region (Belgium) to comply with European data protection standards.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Encryption of data at rest in Firebase Firestore
• Secure authentication using Firebase Authentication
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Access controls and security rules in Firestore

4.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through your account settings.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Update your profile information through your account settings

5.2 Data Portability

You have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format. Contact us to request a data export.

5.3 Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your account and personal data. To delete your account, go to your account settings or contact us. Please note:

• Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
• Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes
• Anonymized data may be retained for analytics

5.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of optional marketing communications at any time. Transactional emails (e.g., password resets, purchase confirmations) cannot be disabled as they are essential to the Service.

5.5 Cookies and Tracking

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may limit functionality of the Service.

6. European Economic Area (EEA) Users

If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

6.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the Service you requested
• Legitimate Interests: To improve and secure our Service
• Consent: For optional features and communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

6.2 Data Transfers

Your data is stored in the European Economic Area (Belgium). If data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

6.3 Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately and we will delete such information.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Service or by sending an email to the address associated with your account. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside the European Economic Area, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the EEA where our servers are located.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@ligaverse.app
Website: https://www.ligaverse.app/

12. Specific Service Features

12.1 Push Notifications

If you enable push notifications, we use Firebase Cloud Messaging to send you notifications about league activity. You can disable push notifications at any time in your browser settings or account preferences.

12.2 Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or similar services to analyze usage patterns. You can opt out of analytics tracking using browser extensions or privacy settings.

12.3 Error Tracking

We use Sentry for error tracking and monitoring in production. Error logs may contain technical information but do not include sensitive personal data.

This Privacy Policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. By using Ligaverse, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.