1. Introduction
Welcome to Nerd Rage Gaming ("NRG," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in our gaming events, or use our services.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account or create a player profile
- Register for tournaments, conventions, or other gaming events
- Subscribe to newsletters or promotional communications
- Contact us with inquiries or feedback
- Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions
This information may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Account Credentials: Username and password
- Gaming Information: Gamer tags, preferred games, skill levels, and tournament history
- Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and location
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our website or services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and referring URLs
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services and gaming events
- Process event registrations, tournament entries, and payments
- Display leaderboards, standings, and player statistics
- Send you important updates about events, schedule changes, and results
- Communicate promotional offers and news (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Ensure compliance with our terms of service and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Event Partners: With convention venues, tournament organizers, and sponsors as necessary to facilitate events you participate in
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our platform, processing payments, or providing services
- Public Display: Tournament results, rankings, and player achievements may be publicly displayed on our platform and social media
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
9. 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 new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Nerd Rage Gaming
Email: privacy@nerdragegaming.com