Privacy Policy

1. Data Collection

Account Information: When you create an account on Basketball-Games.org, we collect your username, email address, and optional profile details such as age, favorite teams, and gameplay preferences.

Game Activity: We track your basketball game statistics, high scores, achievements, playing patterns, session duration, and in-game interactions to enhance your experience.

Technical Data: To ensure smooth performance across devices, we automatically collect information such as your browser type, IP address, device model, operating system, and internet connection speed.

2. Purpose of Data Usage

• Deliver and maintain our online basketball gaming platform
• Personalize game recommendations, challenges, and content
• Notify you about new games, tournaments, and feature updates
• Analyze user engagement and improve gameplay performance
• Detect and prevent fraud, cheating, or unauthorized access
• Support customer service and respond to user inquiries

3. Data Sharing Practices

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal information. We only share your data under the following circumstances:

• With your explicit consent — for example, when connecting to social platforms or sharing scores.
• For legal compliance — if required by law, court order, or government request.
• To protect our platform — to enforce our Terms of Service, prevent abuse, or safeguard the safety of users and the platform.
• With trusted partners — limited to third-party service providers who assist in operating our site (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support), under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Third-Party Services Integration

Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience:

• Google Analytics: Helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve game design.
• Google AdSense: Displays relevant, non-intrusive ads to support free access to our games.
• Social Login (Google, Apple, Facebook): Allows quick and secure account creation and login.

Please note: These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google’s practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

5. Minor Protection (COPPA Compliance)

Basketball-Games.org is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately. We will promptly remove any such information from our systems.

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls, to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. While we take every precaution to safeguard your data, no online service can guarantee 100% security. By using our platform, you acknowledge these risks.

7. User Rights & Control

We believe you should be in control of your data. You have the right to:

• View and download your personal information and game statistics
• Edit or update your account details at any time
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of promotional emails (via unsubscribe links)
• Export your achievements and gameplay history

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Cookie Usage

We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly and to improve your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site navigation, login, and game sessions.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and optimize performance.
• Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized, interest-based ads (you can opt out via your ad settings).

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

9. Global Access & Data Transfers

Our services are accessible worldwide. Your data may be processed and stored on secure servers located in the United States and other regions. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and include appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When significant changes occur, we will notify registered users via email and post a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any revisions.