Fantasy Surfing League

Privacy Policy (Fantasy Surfing League)

Effective date: January 5, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Fantasy Surfing League (“FSL,” “we,” “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our Service.

1) Information we collect

A. Information you provide

Account information: first name, last name, team name, email, password (stored in encrypted/hashed form where applicable)
Country/language preferences
Messages you send via the Contact page

B. Gameplay and usage data

Picks, lineups, scoring outcomes, leaderboards, and participation history
App/site interactions (pages visited, actions taken), and basic diagnostics

C. Device and log data

IP address, browser/device type, operating system, timestamps, and error logs

D. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies/local storage to:

Keep you signed in
Store preferences (e.g., language)
Improve performance and measure usage

E. Donations / payments (if applicable)
Payment processing is typically handled by third-party providers. We may receive limited data such as payment status, transaction ID, amount, and timestamp. We generally do not store full card details.

2) How we use information

We use information to:

Create and manage your account and authenticate access
Operate gameplay features (events, picks, scoring, leaderboards)
Administer prizes and verify eligibility (when applicable)
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Improve the Service, fix bugs, and maintain security
Send service-related notices (e.g., policy updates, security alerts)

Optional communications: If you opt in, we may send email updates and announcements. You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in those emails or by adjusting account preferences (where available).

3) How we share information

We may share information:

With service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support tools) strictly to operate the Service
With sponsors or partners only as needed for prize fulfillment or promotions, and only with appropriate safeguards
For legal and security reasons if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and integrity of the Service
In a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition). We will require protections for your information.

We do not sell your personal information in exchange for money.

4) Data retention

We retain information as long as necessary to:

Provide the Service (including maintaining gameplay history and leaderboards)
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements

We may retain and use aggregated or de-identified data for analytics and reporting.

5) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6) Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Object to or restrict certain processing
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact page. We may need to verify your identity.

7) Children’s privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13. If we learn we collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

8) International users

If you access the Service from outside the country where our servers/providers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

9) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy with a new effective date.

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By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You consent to the collection and use of your information to operate Fantasy Surfing League, including account access, gameplay, scoring, prizes, and support.

Required: I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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