PADDOCK PLAY — PRIVACY POLICY

1. Overview

Paddock Play ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, web application, or mobile application (collectively, the "Service").

Paddock Play is an unofficial fantasy motorsports platform, not affiliated with Formula 1, the FIA, any teams, or their affiliates.

By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

Account Data: email address, username, country, and optional avatar.

Gameplay Data: fantasy team selections, live race predictions, and league participation.

Communications: messages you send to support or through feedback forms.

Development & Analytics: We use AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude) that may process code and documentation. No user personal data is sent to AI tools. Only anonymized, synthetic data used for testing.

2.2. Information Collected Automatically

Device and Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamps.

Analytics Events: sign-ups, roster creation, in-race interactions, and session durations.

Cookies and Local Storage: used for login persistence, security tokens, and analytics.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, government IDs, or biometric data.

3. How We Use Information

We use your data to:

• Operate and maintain the Service;
• Enable gameplay features and leaderboards;
• Send pre-race reminders and post-race recaps;
• Detect fraud or abuse;
• Analyze aggregated usage for feature improvement;
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell or rent user data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, our legal bases for processing personal data include:

• Performance of a contract: providing access to your account and gameplay.
• Legitimate interest: maintaining service integrity and analytics.
• Consent: for optional communications and cookies.

5. Data Retention

• Account data are retained while your account is active.
• Gameplay history may be kept in anonymized form for statistics after deletion.
• Email and authentication logs are purged periodically or upon user request.

6. Data Sharing

We share minimal data only with service providers necessary to operate the platform:

All vendors comply with privacy and security obligations under GDPR or equivalent frameworks.

Purpose: AI Development Tools

Partner: Anthropic (Claude Code API)

Example Data Shared: Code, documentation, synthetic test data only. NO user personal information.

7. International Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our vendors operate.

We ensure appropriate safeguards through standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections.

8. Children's Privacy

Paddock Play complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

• The Service is not directed to children under 13.
• We do not knowingly collect data from users under 13.
• If we learn that a child's data were collected without parental consent, it will be deleted immediately.
• For users aged 13–16 in certain regions (e.g., California or the EU), additional consent or opt-out rights may apply.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: request a copy of your stored data.
• Correction: update inaccurate information.
• Deletion: permanently delete your account and personal data.
• Objection: limit analytics or tracking.
• Portability: receive a copy of your data in machine-readable format.

Requests can be made by contacting admin@paddockplayofficial.com.

10. Data Security

We use HTTPS, JWT authentication, encryption in transit, and access controls to protect user data.

Despite these measures, no system is entirely secure; users share information at their own risk.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service may include links to third-party content (e.g., social media or Discord communities).

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies separately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates will be dated and posted within the app and on our website.

Continued use of the Service after updates means you accept the revised terms.

13. Contact Information

Paddock Play Privacy Team

Email: admin@paddockplayofficial.com

Address: Austin, Texas, USA

14. Summary

• Paddock Play is an independent, unofficial, free-to-play fantasy motorsports platform.
• We collect minimal data and never sell it.
• Users may request deletion or access at any time.
• Compliance with U.S. (COPPA, CCPA) and EU (GDPR) standards is maintained.