Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Bet Max Action (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Bet Max Tourney. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our sports tournament competition platform.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and email address
- Account credentials (username, password)
Bet Max Tourney is free to play. We do not process payments and do not collect payment information, government identification, or precise location data.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use Bet Max Tourney, we automatically collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Tournament entry history and pick patterns
- Log files and analytics data
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We do not currently receive personal information about you from third-party sources. If this changes, we will update this policy before doing so.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process tournament entries and results
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Send important notifications about your account
- Improve and personalize your experience
- Conduct research and analytics
- Market our services (with your consent)
- Detect and prevent prohibited activities
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to fulfill our agreement with you
- Legal Obligation: Processing required to comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our business operations
- Consent: Processing based on your explicit consent (which you may withdraw at any time)
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 We Share Your Information With:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, hosting providers, customer support tools)
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or sale of assets
- Affiliates: With Bet Max Action and its affiliated companies
- Consent: With other parties when you provide consent
4.2 We Do Not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your gameplay or pick information for marketing purposes without consent
- Disclose your data except as described in this policy
4.3 Public Leaderboards and Usernames
Bet Max Tourney is a competitive game. When you join a tournament or pool, your chosen username and your tournament results (your Tournament Dollars (TD$) balance, rank, and bet record for that contest) are displayed on that contest’s leaderboard, which is visible to other participants and, for public tournaments, to other users of the service. Your real name, email address, and other personal information are never shown on leaderboards. By creating an account and entering a contest you consent to this display; you can change your username at any time, and if you delete your account your entries are anonymized as “Deleted Player.”
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of sensitive data (both in transit and at rest)
- Secure socket layer (SSL) technology
- Regular security audits and assessments
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Employee training on data protection
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Maintain your account and provide services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
- Prevent fraud and abuse
When you delete your account (in the app under Profile, Account, Delete Account), your personal information, including your name, email address, username, and credentials, is anonymized immediately. De-identified tournament and gameplay records may be retained for competition integrity and audit purposes.
7. Your Privacy Rights
7.1 All Users Have the Right To:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and personal data directly in the app (Profile, Account, Delete Account)
- Object to certain processing activities
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications
7.2 Additional Rights for EEA Users (GDPR):
- Right to data portability
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Right to object to automated decision-making
7.3 California Residents (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Authenticate your account
- Analyze platform usage and performance
- Deliver personalized content
- Prevent fraud and enhance security
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit platform functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for platform operation
- Performance Cookies: Help us improve the platform
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements
9. Third-Party Links
Bet Max Tourney may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
11. Children’s Privacy
Bet Max Tourney is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
12. Marketing Communications
With your consent, we may send you:
- Promotional emails about new tournaments
- Special offers and bonuses
- Platform updates and news
- Surveys and feedback requests
You may opt-out of marketing communications at any time by:
- Clicking “unsubscribe” in any marketing email
- Updating your account preferences
- Contacting customer support
Note: You cannot opt-out of essential service communications (account notifications, legal notices, security alerts).
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification
- Prominent platform notice
- In-app notification
Continued use of Bet Max Tourney after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
Bet Max Tourney Privacy Team Email: david@betmaxaction.com Website: https://www.betmaxtourney.com
Data Protection Officer (DPO) Email: david@betmaxaction.com
15. Regulatory Information
Bet Max Tourney is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
- Other applicable regional privacy regulations
For more information about how we comply with specific regulations in your jurisdiction, please contact our privacy team.
By using Bet Max Tourney, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.
