1. Introduction

At Chouta, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information to provide our services:

Registration Information: Your email address, a username, and a password when you create an account.
Profile Data: An avatar and display name you choose to set.
Usage Data: Your match predictions, league memberships, and scores.
Technical Data: Basic device information and IP addresses securely logged via our hosting and analytics provider (Vercel Analytics).

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively to:

Create and manage your account and league memberships.
Calculate scoring and display leaderboards.
Provide customer support (e.g., if you use our Contact Us form).
Improve the platform through basic, anonymized analytics.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information (such as username, avatar, and predictions) is visible to other members within the leagues you join. We only share technical data (like IP) with our infrastructure providers (e.g., Vercel) strictly for the purpose of maintaining the platform.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

In accordance with EU regulations, you have the right to:

Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Request the deletion of your account and all associated data.
Correct any inaccurate information.

To exercise these rights, please use the Contact Us form.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your account. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password.