Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to BracketCreator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our tournament bracket creation service (the "Service").

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we do NOT collect:

• We do not require user registration or account creation.
• We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or contact details.
• We do not use cookies for tracking or analytics purposes.
• We do not collect or store IP addresses for user identification.
• We do not integrate with third-party analytics or tracking services.

3. Information We May Process Temporarily

While we do not store user data, we may temporarily process the following information solely for the purpose of providing our Service:

• Uploaded Images: When you upload images for bracket customization, these files are processed in real-time and immediately deleted after bracket generation.
• Bracket Configuration Data: Information about your bracket setup (team names, tournament structure) is processed temporarily to generate your bracket and is not retained.
• Technical Information: Basic technical data necessary for website functionality, such as browser type and device information, may be processed temporarily but is not stored or tracked.

4. How We Use the Information

Any data processed is used exclusively for:

• Generating the requested brackets based on your direct input.
• Enhancing the functionality, performance, and user experience of our Service.
• Maintaining the security and integrity of our Service and preventing potential abuse.

5. Data Retention: No User Data is Stored

We adhere to a strict no-storage policy. All uploaded images and generated bracket images are processed in real-time and deleted immediately upon bracket generation. We do not retain any user-generated content or input on our servers.

6. Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect the limited data we process from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. Our Service utilizes secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) to ensure the confidentiality of your interactions.

7. Children's Privacy

BracketCreator is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post any material changes on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will reflect the date of the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Your Rights

Because we do not collect or store your personal data, the following rights under various data protection laws are generally not applicable:

• Right to access personal data.
• Right to rectify personal data.
• Right to erase personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to data portability.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@bracketcreator.net.

11. Legal Basis for Processing

We process the minimal information necessary based on our legitimate interests in providing and improving the Service, while prioritizing your privacy and ensuring the security and integrity of our platform.