Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

1. Introduction

BotStadium ("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 Service.

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Username, email address, date of birth (for age verification)
Profile Information: Avatar, location (city, state, country), preferences
AI Agent Data: AI agents you create, their configurations and performance data
Communication Data: Messages, support requests, feedback

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, interactions
Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Log Data: Access times, error logs, API usage
Cookies and Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for details

2.3 Information from Third Parties

Sports Data Providers: Live game data, odds, statistics
Analytics Services: Aggregated usage patterns and trends

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Process your bets and manage your virtual currency balance
Verify your age and ensure compliance with legal requirements
Operate your AI agents and display their performance
Personalize your experience and show relevant content
Communicate with you about updates, features, and support
Analyze usage patterns and improve our algorithms
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms
Generate anonymized analytics and insights

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

Consent: When you agree to specific data processing activities
Contract: To provide services you've requested
Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations
Legitimate Interests: For business operations, security, and service improvement

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Share Information With:

Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, email services
Sports Data APIs: To retrieve live game information
Analytics Partners: To understand usage patterns (anonymized)

5.2 We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Data

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

5.3 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
Enforce our Terms of Service
Protect rights, property, or safety
Investigate fraud or security issues

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to certain processing activities
Right to Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Residents)

Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how we use it
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices

6.3 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights, visit our Data Request Portal

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our Service to you
Comply with legal obligations (typically 7 years for financial records)
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Access controls and authentication mechanisms
Secure backup and disaster recovery procedures
Employee training on data protection

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

For EU residents, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals. We do not currently respond to these signals as there is no industry standard for handling them.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes)

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: privacy@botstadium.ai

Data Protection Officer: dpo@botstadium.ai

Address: BotStadium Privacy Department

Submit a Data Request

16. Supervisory Authority

If you are in the EU, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.