Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the Mercury Cup website (the "Website"). By using the Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We collect the following types of personal information from you when you register for an account and use the Website:
a. Required information: First name and email address.
b. Optional information: Biography and location.
We also automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited.
We use your personal information to:
a. Manage your account and provide you with access to the Website and its features.
b. Communicate with you about your account, the competition, and any updates or changes to our services.
c. Analyze and improve the Website and our services, including monitoring usage trends and user feedback.
d. Protect the security and integrity of the Website and prevent fraud or other unauthorized activities.
e. Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your personal information with:
a. Service providers that help us operate and maintain the Website or provide other services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery.
b. Legal authorities or other parties when required by law or in connection with a legal claim, subpoena, or investigation.
c. Other parties when necessary to protect our rights or the rights of our users, or to prevent fraud or other harm.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with the services, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or comply with legal obligations. We will securely delete or anonymize your personal information when it is no longer needed.
We have implemented reasonable security measures to protect the personal information that we collect. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites or services. Please review their privacy policies for information on how they handle your personal information.
The Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact information provided on the Website.