Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Brain Bucks LLC ("Brain Bucks," "we," "us," or "our") operates games, applications, and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use any of our games, applications, websites, or services (collectively, the "Services").

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account information (name, email address, username, password)
• Profile information (avatar, preferences)
• Payment and financial information (processed securely through third-party payment processors, including PayPal)
• Social login data — if you sign in using a third-party service such as Facebook, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture as permitted by your account settings on that platform
• Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• Usage data (gameplay statistics, feature usage, session duration)
• Log data (IP address, browser type, access times, pages viewed)
• Location data (general geographic location based on IP address)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 below)

Information from Third-Party SDKs and Ad Networks

Our apps and games may integrate third-party software development kits (SDKs), advertising networks, and analytics services. These third parties may independently collect information about you, including but not limited to:

• Advertising identifiers (IDFA, GAID)
• Device and browser information
• Interaction data (ad impressions, clicks, conversions)
• Approximate location data

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party SDK or ad network integrated into our Services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you notifications, updates, and promotional communications
• Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Serve relevant advertisements within our apps and games
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors: We use PayPal to process prize payouts. When you receive a payout, we share your name, email address, and payment amount with PayPal. PayPal's use of your data is governed by PayPal's Privacy Policy.
• Social Login Providers: If you use Facebook Login or another third-party authentication service, we exchange authentication tokens and basic profile information with that provider. Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policy (e.g., Meta's Privacy Policy).
• Advertising Partners: We may share device identifiers, usage data, and ad interaction data with advertising networks to serve and measure ads within our Services.
• Analytics Providers: We share usage and performance data with analytics services to help us understand how our Services are used.
• Other Service Providers: Third-party companies that perform services on our behalf (customer support, hosting, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you have given us permission to share your information.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to operate our Services, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and serve advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, authentication, and security. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Services (e.g., pages visited, session duration). We may use services such as Google Analytics or Vercel Analytics.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance across platforms.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., language, theme).

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. On mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking through your device settings (e.g., "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt Out of Ads Personalization" on Android).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. We may also retain and use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• Correct inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict processing of your personal information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Opting Out of Promotional Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any promotional email, or by contacting us at hello@brainbucks.com. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you transactional messages related to your account, purchases, or prize payouts.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You may request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of collection, the business purpose, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. If this changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at hello@brainbucks.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

European Economic Area Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., providing the Services, processing payouts).
• Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, analytics, improving our Services), provided these do not override your rights.
• Consent: Where you have given consent (e.g., marketing communications, non-essential cookies). You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal Obligation: Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws.

EEA residents also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of your rights, contact us at hello@brainbucks.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: