Privacy Policy

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our service:

Personal Information

• Name and email address
• Account credentials (encrypted passwords)
• Profile information and preferences
• Institution or organization affiliation
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

Usage Information

• Tournament participation and performance data
• User interactions and activity logs
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and location data
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• Providing, operating, and maintaining the platform
• Creating and managing user accounts
• Processing tournament registrations and payments
• Sending notifications, updates, and administrative messages
• Improving and personalizing user experience
• Analyzing usage patterns and platform performance
• Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, or security issues
• Complying with legal obligations
• Providing customer support

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Within the Platform

• Tournament organizers can view participant information for events you join
• Your public profile information may be visible to other users
• Competition results and rankings may be publicly displayed

With Third Parties

• Service providers who assist in platform operations
• Payment processors for transaction handling
• Analytics providers to understand platform usage
• Law enforcement when required by law

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure password hashing and authentication
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure data centers with physical security measures
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction

You can access and update your account information at any time through your account settings.

Data Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and associated data. Some information may be retained as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link or updating your email preferences.

Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect platform functionality.

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain historical tournament records and results

When your account is deleted, we will remove or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except as required by law.

RhetaBica is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

For users between 13-18, we recommend parental or guardian supervision. Tournament organizers working with minors should obtain appropriate consent.

If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

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

By using RhetaBica, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers around the world.

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

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for material changes

Your continued use of the platform after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: