This document outlines nibblynote.co.uk’s policy regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable data protection laws. By using nibblynote.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this policy.
**Information We Collect:**
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, either directly or indirectly. This includes, but is not limited to:
- **Personal Information:** This may include your name, email address, username, password, and any other information you provide when creating an account, participating in forums, contests, or contacting our support team. We may also collect information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter or other communication services.
- **Usage Data:** We automatically collect information about your use of nibblynote.co.uk, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This data is collected through cookies and other tracking technologies (detailed below).
- **Tournament Information:** If you participate in esports tournaments or competitions hosted or promoted by nibblynote.co.uk, we may collect information relevant to your participation, such as your in-game name, team name, and performance statistics.
**How We Use Your Information:**
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- **Providing and Improving Services:** To operate, maintain, and improve nibblynote.co.uk and its features. This includes providing you with access to content, facilitating communication, and personalising your experience.
- **Communication:** To send you important notifications, updates, and promotional materials related to nibblynote.co.uk and the esports community. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
- **Tournament Management:** To manage esports tournaments, including registration, scoring, and prize distribution.
- **Legal Compliance:** To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- **Security:** To detect and prevent fraud and abuse on nibblynote.co.uk.
**Cookies and Web Beacons:**
nibblynote.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and gather usage data. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of the website. We also use web beacons (tiny graphic images) to collect information about your interactions with our website.
**Data Security:**
We employ appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
**Third-Party Services:**
We may use third-party service providers to assist us with certain functions, such as hosting, analytics, and email marketing. These providers may have access to your information, but only to the extent necessary to perform their functions. We require these providers to comply with our privacy policies and applicable data protection laws.
**Data Retention:**
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
**Your Rights:**
You have certain rights regarding your information