Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Side Bet Buddy LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Side Bet Buddy mobile application and website (sidebetbuddy.io). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

By using Side Bet Buddy, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you register and use Side Bet Buddy:

• Account information: Username, email address, and password (stored encrypted)
• Profile information: Display name, profile picture, bio, and banner color that you choose to provide
• Usage data: Bets you create, pools you join, and messages you send within the app
• Device information: Device type and operating system for app functionality

3. What We Do NOT Collect

Side Bet Buddy does not collect or store:

• Credit card or bank account information
• Payment or financial transaction data
• Social Security numbers or government ID numbers
• Location data
• Contacts from your phone

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account
• Enable you to place bets and join pools with friends
• Send you account-related emails (password resets, notifications)
• Improve and maintain the app
• Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements in our app and on our website. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

We do not control the data collected by Google AdSense. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

6. Google AdMob (In-App Advertising)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements within our mobile app. AdMob may collect and use certain information from your device to serve personalized ads, including:

• Advertising ID (IDFA on iOS, GAID on Android)
• App usage data and interactions
• Device information

You can opt out of personalized ads at any time through your device settings: on iOS go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking; on Android go to Settings → Google → Ads.

For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and AdMob's data practices.

13. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We do not share your personal information with anyone except:

• Google AdSense for advertising purposes (as described above)
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• With your consent

13. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encrypted passwords using bcrypt hashing
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• JWT token authentication
• Regular security updates and backups

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

13. Data Retention

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

13. Children's Privacy

Side Bet Buddy is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately at hello@sidebetbuddy.io.

13. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@sidebetbuddy.io.

13. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: hello@sidebetbuddy.io

🏢 Side Bet Buddy LLC, West Sacramento, CA 95691