Privacy Notice

Josiah Volinsky is the data controller for personal data collected through Sports Showdown. That means we decide how and why your data is used.

What we collect and why

• Account details (email, display name, and sign-in identifiers from Google or email sign-in), used to create and run your account. Legal basis: performing our contract with you.
• Game data (scores, sports and difficulty chosen, player names in live shows), used to run games, leaderboards, and tournaments. Legal basis: contract.
• Usage and device data (IP address, browser and device type, pages visited), used for security, fraud prevention, and improving the game. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
• Support messages you send us, used to help you. Legal basis: legitimate interests.
• Purchase status (whether you have Host Pro or have tipped), used to provide what you bought. Legal basis: contract.

Who we share it with

• Service providers that host the app, run the database and sign-in, and generate AI questions.
• Paddle.com, our Merchant of Record, for sales, subscription management, payments, tax compliance, and invoicing.
• Advertising partners such as Google AdSense, if ads are shown.
• Professional advisers, such as legal and accounting.
• Authorities, where the law requires it.

Public information

Display names, scores, and tournament champions appear on public leaderboards.

Retention

We keep your data while your account is active and as needed for legal obligations. After that, we delete or anonymise it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or move your data. You may also object to processing, withdraw consent, and complain to your local data protection authority. Email josiahvolinsky14@gmail.com and we'll reply within one month.

Security

We use appropriate safeguards, including encrypted connections and access controls.

Cookies and storage

We use essential browser storage to keep you signed in and remember your sound settings. If ads are enabled, Google may use advertising cookies, which you can manage in your browser settings.