Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

At Beating Bookies ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our NFL prediction competition platform.

By using Beating Bookies, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (required for account creation)
  • Display name (optional)
  • Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

Game Activity

  • Your predictions and picks
  • Side bets you create or accept
  • Scores and standings
  • Timestamps of your activities

Technical Information

  • IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Login timestamps
How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Process your game predictions and calculate scores
  • Display standings and leaderboards
  • Send important account-related emails (password resets, security alerts)
  • Prevent fraud and maintain platform security
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We Do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Send promotional or marketing emails (unless you opt-in)
  • Share your email address with other users
  • Use your data for advertising purposes
Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS
  • Passwords are hashed using secure algorithms
  • Database access is restricted and monitored
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Secure authentication through Supabase

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you of any breaches as required by law.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt-out of non-essential communications
  • Export your data in a readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@beatingbookies.com

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Supabase: For authentication and database services
  • Vercel: For hosting and deployment
  • The Odds API: For NFL game data and spreads
  • Google OAuth: For optional social login

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Updates and Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or sending you an email.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@beatingbookies.com

Response Time: Within 48 hours

This privacy policy is effective as of January 1, 2025