Champion Fan ("we", "us", or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website, mobile
applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").
Champion Fan is a free-to-play sports prediction game. Your privacy and trust are paramount, and we strive to
comply with international privacy laws, including the European Union's GDPR, South Africa's POPIA, and
California's CCPA.
By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username,
password, and country.
Profile Data: Optional information such as your full name, profile photo, phone number, age
or date of birth, and location.
Communications: Messages you send through our chat or support channels.
Other voluntary data: For example, when entering prize draws, creating pools, or contacting
us.
2.2 Data Collected Automatically
Device Information: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type.
Usage Data: Interaction with the Services, including pages viewed, clicks, and features
used.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tech to improve your
experience (see our Cookie Policy).
Location Data: With your permission, we may collect precise geolocation data via device GPS
or IP address to personalize and enhance your experience.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information to:
Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
Manage your account and provide customer support.
Personalize content, improve functionality, and analyze usage trends.
Communicate important updates, promotional offers (subject to your consent), and other relevant information.
Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
Comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing of Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Services (e.g.,
hosting, analytics, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
If you share content publicly (e.g., forums, chats), that information may be visible to other users.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 General Rights (GDPR & POPIA)
Right to access your data.
Right to correct or update inaccurate information.
Right to request deletion of your personal data.
Right to object to or restrict processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to withdraw consent at any time.
5.2 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
Right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used.
Right to request deletion of personal information.
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data).
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
5.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at info@championfan.co. We will respond to requests within
applicable legal timeframes.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Essential site functions.
Preferences and personalization.
Analytics and performance measurement.
Marketing and advertising (with your consent).
You may manage cookie preferences or withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or settings page.
7. Location Data
We collect and process location data only if you explicitly consent via your device or browser.
You can disable location sharing at any time in your device settings.
Location data helps us provide personalized content, localized events, and improve the overall experience.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our Services and comply with legal
obligations.
When your account is deleted, we will remove your personal data except where retention is required by law.
8.1 Account Deletion and Residual Public Content
Upon your verified request to delete your account, we will permanently delete or irreversibly de-identify the
personal data associated with your account, except where we are legally required or permitted to retain certain
information (for example, to comply with record-keeping obligations, enforce our agreements, resolve disputes,
prevent fraud or abuse, or maintain security logs). Copies stored in disaster-recovery backups will be purged in
the ordinary course of our standard retention cycles.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, user-generated content that forms part of the Services' historical records
(including without limitation tournament entries, pools, results, standings, and leaderboards) may remain
available after account deletion. In such cases, your contribution may continue to be displayed with your public
display name, or may be anonymized where feasible at our reasonable discretion. We will not
continue to display any other personal data in connection with such content after your account has been deleted.
If you prefer not to be identifiable in historical records, you may change your public display name prior to
requesting deletion, subject to our Terms.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from
unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years without parental consent.
If we learn personal data from a child under 13 without verified consent, we will promptly delete that data.
11. Third-Party Services
Our Services may contain links or integrations with third-party platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing data.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. We will
notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notifications.
Your continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please
contact us at: