Privacy Policy

1. General Information

At Game Cup, protecting the privacy and security of our users' personal data is one of our top priorities. This privacy policy provides information about how personal data collected on our website is processed, stored, and protected.

2. Information We Collect

The following types of information are collected on our website:

• Personal Information: Username and email address provided during membership registration
• Game Data: Game scores, playing time, preferences
• Technical Information: IP address, browser information, device type
• Cookie Information: Cookies are used to improve site usage

3. Purposes of Information Use

Collected personal data is used for the following purposes:

• Creating and managing user accounts
• Recording and ranking game scores
• Determining competition results and prize distribution
• Improving site performance and error detection
• Communication and providing support
• Fulfilling legal obligations

4. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze site performance. Types of cookies used:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (site usage statistics)
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense (personalized advertisements)

You can change your cookie settings from your browser.

5. Third-Party Services

The following third-party services are used on our site:

• Google Analytics: Site traffic and usage analysis
• Google AdSense: Advertisement display
• Cloudflare: Site security and performance

These services have their own privacy policies and comply with them.

6. Data Security

The following security measures have been taken to protect your personal data:

• SSL certificate for encrypted data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security updates
• Hashed storage of passwords
• Protection against unauthorized access

7. Data Retention Period

Your personal data is stored for the following periods:

• Account Information: While the account is active
• Game Scores: During competition and 1 year after
• Log Records: 6 months for security purposes
• Communication Records: 3 years

8. User Rights

Your rights under data protection laws:

• Learn whether your personal data is being processed
• Request information about your personal data
• Learn the purpose of processing and whether it is used appropriately
• Request correction or deletion of data
• Close your account and delete your data

9. Social Responsibility and Donations

Within the scope of the Game Cup social responsibility project:

• Donations are made to charities in the name of competition winners
• A portion of advertising revenue is allocated to social responsibility projects
• Donation information may be shared for transparency
• Usernames are not specified in donation certificates (privacy maintained)

10. Children's Privacy

Our site is not designed for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete this data immediately.

11. Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. When significant changes are made, users will be notified via email or through the site.

12. Contact

13. Legal Compliance

This privacy policy has been prepared in accordance with the following legislation:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable data protection laws