Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Email address and wallet address (required for registration)
• Username and profile information
• Tournament entry and gameplay data
• Referral information (when you invite others)
• Communications you send to us

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• IP address and location data
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• Gameplay data (scores, tournament results, game sessions)
• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Wallet authentication data (via Web3 providers)
• Social media data (if you connect accounts)
• Authentication services (Google, etc.)
• Anti-fraud services (reCAPTCHA scores, verification data)
• Blockchain transaction data (public wallet activities)

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Primary Uses

• Platform and account management
• Tournament administration and prize distribution
• Gameplay tracking and leaderboard management
• Referral program tracking and rewards
• Marketing communications and platform updates
• Customer support and dispute resolution

2.2 Security and Compliance

• Fraud prevention and bot detection
• Anti-cheat measures and fair play enforcement
• Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
• Terms enforcement and dispute resolution

2.3 Analytics and Research

• Usage analytics to improve our services
• Game performance monitoring and optimization
• Market research and product development
• A/B testing and feature experimentation

3. Sharing Your Information

3.1 We May Share Information With

• Service providers (email services, analytics, hosting, payment processors)
• Blockchain networks (public wallet addresses and transactions)
• Anti-fraud services (reCAPTCHA, verification providers)
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Business partners for joint marketing (with consent)

3.2 Public Information

• Tournament leaderboards display usernames and scores
• Blockchain transactions are publicly visible
• User-generated content may be shared on our platforms

3.3 We Do NOT

• Sell your personal data to third parties
• Share sensitive information without consent
• Use data for purposes not disclosed in this policy

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for:

• Active accounts: Until account deletion or service termination
• Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or object
• Transaction records: As required by applicable law (typically 7 years)
• Fraud prevention: Up to 5 years for security purposes
• Blockchain data: Permanently (due to blockchain immutability)

5. Your Rights

5.1 All Users

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data (excluding blockchain records)
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Export your data

5.2 EU/UK Users (GDPR)

• Data portability rights
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

5.3 California Users (CCPA)

• Know what personal information we collect
• Delete personal information (with exceptions)
• Opt-out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use:

• Essential cookies for website functionality and user authentication
• Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns
• Marketing cookies for advertising (with consent)
• Security cookies for fraud prevention

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

7. Security Measures

We implement:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure wallet connection protocols
• Access controls and authentication
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Incident response procedures
• Multi-signature wallet protections for prize pools

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. Users are responsible for securing their own wallet private keys. We will never ask for your private keys or seed phrases.

8. Blockchain and Web3 Considerations

8.1 Public Nature of Blockchain

• Wallet addresses and transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain
• Once data is on the blockchain, it cannot be deleted or modified
• Your wallet address may be linked to your gameplay activities

8.2 Smart Contract Interactions

• Tournament prize distributions are executed via smart contracts
• Smart contract code is publicly auditable
• We cannot reverse blockchain transactions

8.3 Third-Party Wallets

• We do not control third-party wallet providers
• Review their privacy policies separately
• We are not responsible for wallet provider security

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly and may terminate their account.

10. International Users

Kokomo Games operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

General Inquiries: team@kokomo.games

Privacy-Specific Requests: privacy@kokomo.games
(Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line)

Data Protection Officer (EU/UK): dpo@kokomo.games

For users in specific jurisdictions, additional rights and information may apply. Please contact us if you have questions about your specific rights under local law.