Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 10, 2023Address: 789 Pine Avenue, Denver, CO 80202, United StatesContact: [email protected] 1. Information We Collect Acerbic.top ("we", "us", or "our") operates a competitive gaming platform tailored for hardcore players. We collect information necessary to deliver secure, high-performance gaming experiences: 1.1 Personal Information During account registration, we collect your email address (for account verification and security alerts), username (publicly displayed in leaderboards and matches), and age (to comply with competitive gaming age requirements). Optional information includes your gaming hardware details and preferred game genres, which helps us optimize performance for your setup. 1.2 Non-Personal Information We automatically gather anonymized data via secure tracking tools, including device specifications, operating system, browser version, anonymized IP address, match duration, win/loss statistics, in-game strategy patterns, and server connection quality. This data is aggregated to improve game balance, enhance anti-cheat measures, and optimize server performance for competitive play. 2. How We Use Your Information Your data is used exclusively to support competitive gaming experiences: Secure and maintain your account (e.g., fraud prevention, password resets) Deliver personalized competitive recommendations (e.g., tournament matches, skill-based lobbies) Monitor and improve game balance, anti-cheat systems, and server stability Send critical updates (e.g., tournament schedules, security patches, rule changes) Conduct anonymous analytics on competitive trends and gameplay patterns Comply with legal obligations and resolve competitive disputes 3. Information Sharing and Disclosure We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Disclosure is limited to: Trusted service providers supporting competitive features (e.g., anti-cheat software providers, tournament hosting platforms) with strict confidentiality agreements Law enforcement or regulatory bodies in response to valid legal requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders) Third parties to protect our platform’s integrity, users’ safety, or competitive fairness (e.g., reporting cheating to gaming authorities) Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, with prior notice and privacy protections preserved 4. Data Security We implement enterprise-grade security measures to protect competitive data: encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS) and at rest, multi-factor authentication for accounts, regular security audits by third-party gaming security firms, and access controls limiting data access to authorized staff only. While we strive for absolute security, no online platform is invulnerable—you must protect your account credentials and report unauthorized access immediately. 5. Your Privacy Rights Under U.S. privacy laws (CCPA, COPPA), you have the right to: Access and request copies of your personal data and competitive statistics Correct inaccurate information (e.g., account details, age verification) Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and competitive record-keeping requirements) Opt out of non-essential communications (excluding security or tournament updates) Withdraw consent for non-essential data collection (e.g., hardware tracking) To exercise these rights, contact [email protected] with your account ID. We respond to valid requests within 30 days. 6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tools to: Authenticate your account and maintain session continuity during matches Track competitive progress and leaderboard standings Detect and prevent cheating (e.g., device fingerprinting) Remember your in-game preferences (e.g., control settings, tournament notifications) You can manage cookie settings via your browser, but disabling essential cookies may restrict access to competitive features (e.g., leaderboards, tournaments). 7. Children’s Privacy Our platform is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we discover such collection without parental consent, we will delete the data immediately. Parents may contact us to verify and request removal of their child’s information. 8. Policy Updates We may update this policy to reflect competitive gaming regulatory changes or platform improvements. Updates are posted with a revised effective date—continued use constitutes acceptance. We recommend reviewing this policy before participating in tournaments. 9. Contact Us For privacy-related questions or requests:[email protected] Pine Avenue, Denver, CO 80202, United States