This Privacy Policy explains how Crown ("Crown," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Account information. When you create an account, we collect your email address, the username you choose, and a securely hashed version of your password. We never store your password in plain text.

Profile information. You may optionally provide a profile photo, a short bio, and a country/flag. This information is visible to other users of the App.

Activity and gameplay information. We collect information about how you use the App, including challenges you create or accept, your virtual crown balance, clan memberships, friend connections, and messages you send within the App (including clan chat and public chat).

Technical information. Like most apps, our hosting and infrastructure providers automatically log certain technical information, such as your IP address, device/browser type, and general usage timestamps, for security and operational purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the App
• Create and manage your account
• Enable core features such as challenges, clans, friends, and the leaderboard
• Communicate with you about your account or the App
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or violations of our Terms of Service
• Improve and develop the App

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers. We use third-party infrastructure providers, including Supabase (database and authentication) and Vercel (hosting), to operate the App. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their own privacy and security obligations.
• Other users. Your username, profile information, and in-app activity (such as challenge history, clan membership, and leaderboard rank) may be visible to other users of the App as part of its normal social features.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.

4. Virtual Currency

"Crowns" are a virtual, in-app currency with no real-world monetary value. Crowns cannot be purchased with real money, redeemed for cash, or exchanged for anything of real-world value. Any balance shown in the App reflects in-app standing only.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the App. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except where we are required to retain it to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements.

6. Your Choices

You may update or correct your profile information at any time within the App. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email address below.

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed to individuals under the age of 18, and we require users to confirm they are 18 years of age or older before creating an account. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a user under 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page, or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the App after any changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights described above, please contact us at: support@crownsportshq.app