Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Kickbowl Ultra ("we", "our", "us") is a live football intelligence platform operating at kickbowlpro.oxfordschool.co.in. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the platform.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit Kickbowl Ultra, we automatically collect:

• IP Address — Used for visitor counting and security. Stored temporarily (30 minutes session window), never linked to personal identity.
• Browser Type & Version — For compatibility and optimization.
• Page URLs Visited — To understand which content is most popular.
• Referral Source — The website or search engine that directed you to us.
• Device Type — Mobile, tablet, or desktop (for responsive design).
• Visit Timestamp — Date and time of access.

2.2 Data You Voluntarily Provide

• Player Name — If you choose to enter a name in the Football Game leaderboard (stored locally in your browser).
• Hype Votes — Your match predictions (anonymous, not linked to identity).
• Game Scores — Your goalpost game scores submitted to our leaderboard (name + score only).

2.3 What We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to: provide and improve our services, monitor platform performance, prevent abuse and spam, display aggregated visitor statistics, and respond to technical issues.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

Kickbowl Ultra uses browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember your preferences. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly interact with a feature.

4.1 localStorage Items We Use

To clear all stored data: Browser Settings → Privacy → Clear Site Data → kickbowlpro.oxfordschool.co.in

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:

News content displayed on Kickbowl Ultra is sourced from public RSS feeds provided by BBC Sport, Sky Sports, ESPN FC, Goal.com, and The Athletic. We do not store full article content — only headlines, summaries, and source attribution.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• All connections are encrypted via HTTPS/TLS
• API keys are stored securely as environment variables, never exposed to browsers
• All user-facing text is sanitized to prevent XSS attacks
• WebSocket messages are validated server-side before processing
• IP addresses are never stored in persistent logs linked to personal identity

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we hold about you
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (most data auto-expires)
• Correction: Update any inaccurate data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Stop using the service at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Kickbowl Ultra is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information immediately.

9. Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or concerns:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 business days.