Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Magnetized ("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 esports platform.

2. Information We Collect

Steam Account Information

When you log in through Steam, we collect:

• Steam ID and profile information
• Display name and avatar
• Public profile data (if available)
• Game library information (if public)
• Friend list (if public and relevant to platform features)

Platform Usage Data

• Gambling activity and transaction history
• Chat messages and communications
• Match participation and results
• Leaderboard rankings and achievements
• User preferences and settings
• Login times and session duration

Technical Information

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

• Account Management: Creating and maintaining your account
• Platform Features: Enabling gambling, chat, matches, and social features
• Age Verification: Ensuring compliance with gambling age requirements
• Security: Detecting fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• Communication: Sending important updates and notifications
• Analytics: Improving platform performance and user experience
• Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory and legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

• Leaderboards and achievements
• Match results and statistics
• Public chat messages
• Profile information you choose to make public

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third parties who provide services such as:

• Cloud hosting and data storage
• Analytics and monitoring services
• Payment processing
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights and property
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Ensure user safety

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Detect and prevent fraud

Gambling transaction records may be retained for extended periods as required by applicable regulations.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Authenticate your sessions
• Analyze platform usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Monitoring for suspicious activities

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: