Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-12-01

This Privacy Policy explains how Live Scoreboard ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website and web application (collectively, the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible manner.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• The Live Scoreboard website
• The Live Scoreboard web application (controller and viewer pages)
• Any related services operated by Live Scoreboard

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our Service.

2. Definitions

Personal Data Any information that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly, such as email address, IP address, or payment-related metadata.

Web Application Interactive parts of the Service used to create, control, or view scoreboards, including controller and viewer pages accessed via shared links or QR codes.

3. What Data We Collect

We only collect data that is reasonably necessary to operate and improve the Service.

3.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or contact us, we may collect:

• Email address
• Display name (if provided via authentication provider)

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and basic usage events

This data is used solely for service operation, security, and reliability.

3.3 Game and Usage Data

We store non-personal operational data such as:

• Team names
• Scores, timers, and game settings
• Room identifiers and access tokens

This data is not used to identify individuals and exists only to operate the scoreboard.

4. Third-Party Services and Sub-Processors

We rely on the following trusted third-party services to operate Live Scoreboard:

Required Services

Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)

• Purpose: User authentication, real-time database, hosting
• Data processed: Email address, authentication identifiers, IP address

Paddle

• Purpose: Payment processing, subscriptions, taxes, refunds
• Data processed: Payment and billing information
• Paddle acts as the Merchant of Record
• Live Scoreboard does not store your payment details

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Authenticate users
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate service-related messages
• Maintain security and prevent abuse

We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

• Contractual necessity – to provide the Service
• Legitimate interests – to ensure security and reliability
• Consent – where explicitly required

7. Data Retention

• Account data is retained while your account is active
• When you delete your account, personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Backup data may persist for up to 90 days for technical reasons
• Game rooms and temporary data may be automatically deleted after inactivity.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability

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

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, and no later than 30 days where required by law.

9. Data Security

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

• Secure authentication via Firebase
• Access controls and role separation
• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including via Google Cloud and Paddle infrastructure.

We take reasonable steps to ensure adequate data protection safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify users through the Service or website. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: happycommits@gmail.com