Privacy Policy for EA Bridge

OVERVIEW

EA Bridge (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the EA Bridge Tournament website (“Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you access and participate in the tournament via our Service. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge and agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you must immediately cease use of the Service.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect various types of data to provide, enhance, and secure the Service. The data we collect is handled in full compliance with this Privacy Policy.

1.1 Types of Data Collected

We collect Personal Data and Usage Data when you engage with our Service. The collection of this data is necessary to enhance your experience, ensure the tournament operates smoothly, and uphold the security of the Service.

1.1.1 Personal Data

Personal Data is any information that can be used to identify you, either directly or indirectly. When participating in the tournament, we may request the following Personal Data:

• Email address: For communication about the tournament, updates, notifications, and customer support.
• Name: For participant identification, account management, and tournament personalization.
• Phone number: To provide customer support and send important notifications.
• Photo: For identification or customization of your profile within the tournament system.
• Cookies and Usage Data: Used for performance analytics, session maintenance, and personalizing your experience.

1.1.2 Usage Data

Usage Data refers to information automatically collected during your interaction with the Service. This data helps us analyse usage patterns and improve the platform’s performance and functionality. Usage Data includes:

• Pages visited during the tournament.
• Time, date, and duration of your participation.
• Device type (mobile, desktop, etc.).
• Unique mobile device ID (IMEI, UDID).
• IP address, mobile operating system, and browser version.
• Diagnostic data, including crash reports.

1.1.3 Tracking & Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the functionality and performance of the Service. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, secure your sessions, and collect analytics.

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies used to track your actions during your session.
• Preference Cookies: Cookies used to store your preferences and choices for personalized content.
• Security Cookies: Cookies used to ensure the security and integrity of your data.

You have the option to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may impair certain features of the Service.

2. Use of Data

We use the collected data for several critical purposes, including but not limited to:

• To provide and maintain the Service: This includes regular updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.
• To notify you about tournament-related changes: Such as event schedules, results, or maintenance.
• To enable your participation: For features like registration, account management, and event-related activities.
• To provide customer support: Responding to inquiries, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
• To improve the Service: Analysing usage patterns and feedback to enhance the tournament experience.
• To detect and address technical issues: Monitoring system health, ensuring security, and preventing fraud or abuse.
• For personalized experiences: Tailoring content, recommendations, or offers based on your preferences and behaviour.

3. Transfer of Data

Your data, including Personal Data, may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to the processing of your data in such countries.

• If you are located outside India and provide your Personal Data, it will be transferred to India for processing.
• Your consent to this Privacy Policy and submission of your information constitutes your agreement to such a transfer.

We take reasonable measures to ensure that your data is securely transferred and processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

4. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your Personal Data in the following circumstances:

• To comply with legal obligations: If required by law or as part of legal proceedings.
• To protect and defend our rights and property: In the event of a violation of our Terms of Service or for fraud detection.
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing: Such as fraud or abuse in relation to the tournament.
• To ensure the safety of participants: In the event of an emergency, to prevent harm to individuals.
• To protect against legal liability: To defend ourselves from legal claims or obligations.

5. Security of Data

We prioritize the security of your data. We employ commercially reasonable measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.

We recommend that you also take appropriate precautions to protect your data, such as using strong, unique passwords and avoiding sharing your login credentials with others.

6.Service Providers

We may engage third-party companies and individuals (“Service Providers”) to perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, customer support, and tournament management.

• These providers may have access to your Personal Data, but only for the purpose of performing their designated functions.
• These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your data and are prohibited from using your information for any other purposes.

7. Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers, such as Google Analytics, to monitor and analyse the use of the Service, which helps us identify areas for improvement.

• For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please visit Google Privacy & Terms.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Continued use of the Service after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9 . Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of your Personal Data.
• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your Personal Data, subject to certain legal conditions.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request the restriction of processing your data under specific circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your Personal Data in certain situations.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10.Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your Personal Data, please contact us at:

• Contact: Ms Geetha Somasekharan
• Email: gm@emallhotel.com
• Phone: +91 97909 96221

By participating in the EA Bridge Tournament, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy