BetMates Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 24 September 2025
BetMates (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the BetMates mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the “App” or “Service”).
By using BetMates, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our Service:
a. Information You Provide
- Account Data: Name, email address, username, profile photo (optional).
- Content You Submit: Bets, challenges, group names, and messages you choose to record in the App.
b. Automatic Data Collection
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers.
- Usage Data: App activity, log files, pages viewed, interactions, crash reports.
- Location Data (Optional): If you enable location features, we may collect approximate location to enhance certain functions (e.g., find friends nearby).
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies or similar tools to store preferences and analyze usage. You can disable cookies in your device or browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide and maintain the App’s core functions (group creation, bet tracking, notifications).
- Improve performance, fix bugs, and enhance user experience.
- Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, or support inquiries.
- Analyze trends and usage patterns to plan new features.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: If you choose to share a bet or challenge publicly (e.g., social media).
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors that help us operate the App (hosting, analytics, crash reporting), bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
- Business Transfers: In a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may transfer as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at betmatesapp@gmail.com.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the EU GDPR or California CCPA, including:
- Access to and a copy of your personal data.
- Correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion of your data.
- Restriction or objection to certain processing.
- Data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at betmatesapp@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
6. Security
We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
BetMates is intended for users 18 years or older (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
8. International Users
If you access BetMates, your information may be transferred and processed in a country with privacy laws different from your own. By using the App, you consent to such transfers.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted in the App with a new effective date. Continued use after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Email: betmatesapp@gmail.com