Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
COV Tweet League ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our football prediction website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Account Information: Username, email address, password (encrypted)
- Social Media: Twitter/X handle and ID (if you sign in with Twitter)
- Profile Data: Avatar/profile picture (if provided via social login)
Usage Information
- Predictions: Your match predictions and scores
- Statistics: Points earned, league positions, prediction accuracy
- Mini Leagues: Leagues you create or join
Technical Information
- Session Data: Login timestamps and authentication tokens
- Communication: Support messages via Tawk.to chat widget
How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- •To provide and maintain our prediction service
- •To manage your account and provide customer support
- •To track your predictions and calculate points/rankings
- •To send match reminders (if you opt-in to email notifications)
- •To enable participation in mini leagues
- •To display public leaderboards and statistics
- •To verify your email address for account security
- •To comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing is necessary to provide our services to you
- Consent: You have given consent for email notifications and marketing
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and ensure platform security
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
Data Sharing & Disclosure
Public Information
The following information is publicly visible:
- • Your username
- • Your predictions (after you submit them)
- • Your points and league position
- • Your participation in mini leagues
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Twitter/X:For authentication (if you choose Twitter login)
- Tawk.to:For customer support chat
- Email Service:For sending verification and notification emails
Important: We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access:Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification:Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure:Request deletion of your account and data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability:Receive your data in a portable format
- Objection:Object to certain processing activities
- Restriction:Request restriction of processing
- Withdraw Consent:Withdraw consent for email notifications at any time
To exercise these rights, you can:
- • Use the account deletion feature in your Profile Settings
- • Contact us via the chat widget
- • Email us at the contact address below
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted passwords using industry-standard bcrypt hashing
- Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Limited access to personal data (admin only)
- Secure authentication tokens with expiration
Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
- Predictions & Stats: Retained for historical league records
- Deleted Accounts: Personal data is immediately and permanently deleted upon account deletion
- Email Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your Profile Settings.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.
Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage for:
- •Authentication: To keep you logged in (30-day sessions)
- •Preferences: To remember your settings
- •Analytics: Basic usage statistics (no personal data)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top
- • Sending an email notification for significant changes
Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Via Chat:Use the chat widget in the bottom right corner
- Twitter:@covtweetleague
- Website:COV Tweet League
Data Protection Officer: For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our data protection team through any of the above channels.