Effective Date: [Insert Date]

At Booksmade Spades (referred to as "we," "our," or "the app"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our app and outlines your rights regarding your data.

1. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your name, email address, username, and password. We also use Google Firebase Authentication to allow social login and standard username/password sign-up.
• Usage Data: Information about your interactions with the app, such as gameplay statistics, league participation, and in-app actions (e.g., joining or creating leagues).
• Device Information: We collect data about the device you use to access the app, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience, such as remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use the app.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To Provide the Service: To enable you to use the app, create and participate in leagues, track game progress, and manage your account.
• To Improve the App: To understand how users interact with our app and improve its functionality and user experience.
• To Communicate With You: To send you updates, important account-related notifications, and support responses.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet our legal requirements, including data protection regulations.

3. Google Firebase Authentication

We use Google Firebase Authentication to facilitate user sign-up and login, both through social logins (e.g., Google, Facebook) and traditional username/password methods. Firebase Authentication collects personal data, including your email address and authentication tokens, which are used to manage user accounts and ensure secure access.

For more details on how Google Firebase handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you create an account or opt into specific services, you consent to the processing of your data.
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to provide the services you signed up for, such as account management and game participation.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes like improving the app or fraud prevention, where our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Ensure the app functions properly.
• Analyze user behavior for app improvements.
• Track your preferences for a personalized experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner provided when you first visit the app.

6. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate the app (e.g., Google Firebase for authentication, analytics, or customer support).
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may share your data with law enforcement or government agencies.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data when it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can ask us to stop or limit how we process your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your data based on consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain certain information.

10. Children’s Privacy

While Booksmade Spades does not contain explicit content, we comply with regulations such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As a result, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

Users under the age of 13 are not permitted to sign up for or use the app.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that such transfers comply with GDPR by using appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

[Your Company Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Email Address]
[Your Phone Number]