We collect personal information ("Personal Information") that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to you.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly:

• Registration: Full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, username, password, profile picture.
• Payments: Billing details, credit/debit card information, bank account details (processed by third-party providers).
• Communications: Information in support tickets, emails, chats, surveys, or feedback.
• Verification: Government-issued ID, selfies, proof of address for identity/age/location verification.
• Other: Referral contacts (with consent), contest entries.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically:

• Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, GAID), geolocation (approximate or precise with consent), gameplay recordings, scores, interactions.
• Log Data: Access times, pages viewed, clicks, errors, session duration.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 2 for details on cookies, pixels, beacons for analytics, advertising, functionality.

1.3 Information from Third Parties:

• Social logins: Data from Facebook, Google, Apple (e.g., profile info).
• Payment processors: Transaction confirmation.
• Analytics providers: Aggregated usage stats.
• Verification partners: Identity checks.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., race, religion, health data) unless required for legal compliance.

We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies ("Tracking Technologies") to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and deliver personalized ads.

Types:

• Essential: For core functions (no consent needed).
• Performance: Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional: Preferences (e.g., language).
• Advertising: Targeted ads (may involve sale/sharing under CCPA).

Management: Adjust browser settings (e.g., Do Not Track), use our cookie banner for consent (where required), opt out via NAI, DAA, or device settings (Limit Ad Tracking on iOS, Opt Out on Android). Note: Opting out may limit features.

Third parties (e.g., advertisers) may use Tracking Technologies; their practices are governed by their policies.

We use Personal Information for:

• Providing Services: Account management, Contest participation, payments, support.
• Improving Platform: Analytics, bug fixes, feature development.
• Security/Fraud Prevention: Detecting cheats, verifying identity, monitoring abuse.
• Marketing: Personalized ads, promotions (opt out via settings or unsubscribe).
• Communications: Updates, newsletters, alerts.
• Legal Compliance: Tax reporting, audits, dispute resolution.
• Other: Aggregated/de-identified data for research.

Legal bases (for GDPR): Contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., security, marketing), consent (e.g., cookies, precise location), legal obligations.

We do not use automated decision-making with legal effects without human review or consent.

We share Personal Information with:

• Affiliates/Subsidiaries: For internal operations.
• Service Providers: Payment processors, analytics (e.g., Google), cloud storage (e.g., AWS), verification (e.g., Jumio), bound by contracts limiting use.
• Advertising Partners: For targeted ads (may constitute "sale" under CCPA; opt out below).
• Legal Authorities: To comply with laws, subpoenas, or protect rights.
• Business Transfers: In mergers, acquisitions (with notice where required).
• With Consent: As you direct (e.g., referrals).

We do not sell Personal Information of minors under 16 without consent.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls, firewalls) to protect Personal Information. However, no system is impenetrable; you are responsible for securing your device and credentials. Report suspected breaches to info@hustle.game.

Depending on your location:

• Access/Know: Request details of Personal Information collected.
• Correction: Update inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request removal (with exceptions, e.g., legal retention).
• Opt-Out: Of sales/sharing (for CCPA), targeted ads, profiling.
• Portability: Receive data in portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: For consent-based processing.
• Non-Discrimination: No penalty for exercising rights.

Submit requests to info@hustle.game or via our form [link]. We verify identity (e.g., via email confirmation). Respond within 45 days (extendable). Authorized agents OK with verification. Appeal denials to us; escalate to regulators if needed.

For CCPA: Opt out of sales at [Do Not Sell My Personal Information link]. We honor Global Privacy Control signals.

For GDPR: Lodge complaints with your data protection authority.

Data may be transferred to the U.S. or other countries. For EEA/UK users, we use Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions. Contact us for details.

We retain Personal Information as needed for purposes (e.g., active Accounts indefinitely, deleted after inactivity per policy), legal obligations (e.g., tax records 7 years), or disputes. De-identify or delete when no longer necessary.

Platform not for under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If discovered, we delete it. Parents: Contact us if concerned.

We may update this Policy; material changes notified via email or Platform. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

For questions or requests: info@hustle.game Attn: Privacy Officer.

• Contests are skill-based; no luck elements.
• Fairness ensured via anti-cheat tech, random matchmaking by skill level.
• Practice free; real-money requires deposit.

• Fees deducted from balance.
• Prizes credited post-Contest; taxable.
• Cancellations/refunds only for errors.

• Same as Terms Section 4.
• Report issues immediately.

Outcomes final; disputes via support.