Privacy Policy

Battle Arena – Esports Tournaments PK
Effective Date: 20 December 2025

**Battle Arena – Esports Tournaments PK** (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application, **Battle Arena – Tournaments** (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Profile Picture (from Google Sign-In)
• WhatsApp / Mobile Number
• In-Game Name and In-Game UID
• Payment Screenshot or Receipt (uploaded for payment verification purposes)

b) Authentication Data

We use **Firebase Authentication** for logging in with Email/Password or Google Sign-In. Your passwords are securely handled by Firebase and are never accessible to us.

c) App Usage Data

• Tournament registrations
• Leaderboard performance
• App interaction data to help improve functionality and security

2. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage user accounts
• Register users in tournaments
• Verify entry fee payments
• Display leaderboards and prize results
• Send notifications and updates (via Firebase Cloud Messaging)
• Improve app functionality and security

3. Payments

We do not collect or store any bank, card, or wallet information. Payments are processed externally via **EasyPaisa** or **JazzCash**. Users are required to upload a **payment receipt screenshot** for verification purposes only. These receipts are not stored long-term and will be deleted after tournament completion or verification resolution.

4. Data Security

All user data is stored securely using **Firebase services**. We implement reasonable safeguards, but no system is 100% secure.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only when required by law or to provide core App functionality.

6. User Rights

• Access and update your profile
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Log out anytime

You can delete your account directly within the App via the "Delete Account" option in the menu drawer. Alternatively, you can contact us at 📧 studio.developer95@gmail.com for assistance.

7. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Users under 18 should use the App with parental consent.

8. Notifications

We may send push notifications related to tournaments, updates, and announcements using **Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)**.

9. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support the functionality of the App. These services include:

• **Firebase Authentication** – for login and account management
• **Firebase Firestore** – for storing user and tournament data
• **Firebase Analytics** – for tracking user behavior and improving the app
• **Firebase Crashlytics** – for monitoring app crashes and performance
• **Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)** – for sending notifications
• **Google Sign-In** – for authentication via Google
• **WhatsApp & YouTube** – for external links (e.g., tournament group links, instructional videos)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting. The effective date of the updated policy will be reflected at the top of this page.

11. Force App Updates

To ensure your app stays up to date with new features and security updates, **Battle Arena – Tournaments** may require mandatory app updates to continue usage. Users will be notified when an update is available.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 Email: studio.developer95@gmail.com
📍 Country: **Pakistan**