Privacy Policy

Board Games Bharat (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website and services related to board games, rules, tournaments, guides, and community events. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.

1. Scope

This policy applies to information collected through our website, mobile presence, email communications, event registrations, and other services we provide. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you register, sign up for newsletters, register for tournaments or events, submit forms, or contact us. This may include:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if required for event materials)
• Profile information (username, avatar, biography)
• Payment or billing information (when you purchase paid services or event tickets)

2.2 Non-Personal and Technical Information

We may automatically collect non-identifying technical information about your interaction with our site and services. This can include device type, browser type, pages visited, referring pages, access times, and other usage statistics that help us operate and improve the site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes including, but not limited to:

• Providing and personalising our services
• Processing registrations, bookings, and payments
• Communicating important updates, confirmations, and support responses
• Managing and running tournaments, events, and community activities
• Improving site functionality, troubleshooting, and analysing usage
• Sending newsletters and promotional communications when you opt in
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our policies

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell your personal information. We may share information in limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party providers who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, hosting providers, email delivery services). They are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide.
• Events and participants: For event administration, certain participant information (name, username, or team name) may be shared with other participants, organisers, or displayed on event materials where relevant.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, we may disclose information to law enforcement or other authorities.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganisation, or sale of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate protections.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards intended to protect your personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If we learn of a data breach that poses a high risk to your rights, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods depend on the type of information and the purposes for which it was collected.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may include links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms. Those third parties operate under their own privacy practices and policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions)
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Opt-out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child under the applicable age without verifiable parental consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.

10. International Transfers

Board Games Bharat is based in India. If we transfer your personal data to other countries for processing, we will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that transfers comply with applicable law.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes are significant, we will provide a prominent notice on our site or send a notification where appropriate. The "Effective date" at the top indicates when this version became effective.