Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and payment information (processed securely through Stripe).

Challenge Data: We collect data about challenges you create, including type, pricing, location, and participant statistics.

Participant Data: When participants enter challenges, we collect their payment information (via Stripe) and challenge results.

Usage Data: We automatically collect information about how you use the platform, including pages visited, features used, and device information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the SkillStake platform
• To process payments through Stripe
• To generate analytics and probability calculations
• To communicate with you about your account and services
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security

3. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

• Stripe: For payment processing
• Vercel: For hosting and platform delivery
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures. All payment data is handled by Stripe and never stored on our servers. We use HTTPS encryption for all data transmission.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for platform functionality and analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

7. Children's Privacy

SkillStake is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Challenge operators are responsible for age verification of participants.

8. Contact

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@skillstake.com.