Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Super Auction ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it. By using our platform at superauction.web.app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data required to provide the auction experience. Specifically, we collect:

• Nickname: The display name you choose when creating or joining an auction room. This is stored locally in your browser and in the room session data.
• Team Selection: Your chosen IPL franchise within a given auction session.
• Anonymous Authentication ID: We use Firebase Anonymous Authentication, which generates a temporary user ID. This ID does not contain any personally identifiable information such as your name, email, or phone number.
• Bidding Activity: Your bids, player selections, and squad data within an active auction session.
• Issue Reports: If you submit a report through our "Report an Issue" form, the room code and description you provide are stored in our database for review.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To facilitate real-time multiplayer auction sessions between participants.
• To display your nickname and team to other participants in the same auction room.
• To maintain session state so you can rejoin a room if disconnected.
• To investigate and resolve reported issues or fraudulent activity on the platform.
• To improve the overall user experience through analytics provided by Google Analytics.

4. Data Retention

Auction room data, including participant information and bidding history, is stored in Google Cloud Firestore for the duration of the session. We do not permanently archive completed auction sessions. Local browser storage (localStorage) retains your nickname and last-used room code for convenience, and you can clear this data at any time through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Google Firebase: For anonymous authentication, real-time database (Firestore), and hosting. See Firebase Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics: For understanding traffic patterns and user behavior in aggregate. See Google Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements on content pages. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. See Google Ad Technologies Policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies primarily through the third-party services listed above. Third parties, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google Analytics uses cookies to track page views and user interactions in aggregate. Google AdSense may use cookies to personalize ads based on your interests. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the platform.

For more details about how Google uses your data when you visit our site, please see: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

7. Children's Privacy

Super Auction is a cricket strategy simulation game suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. Since we use anonymous authentication and do not require email, phone, or real name registration, no personal data from minors is collected or stored.

8. Your Rights

Since we use anonymous authentication and minimal data collection, there is very little personal data associated with your use of the platform. However, you have the right to clear your local browser data at any time. If you have submitted an issue report and wish to have it deleted, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through the feedback form on the platform or visit our Help & Support page.