1. General Provisions

This privacy policy and cookies processing policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) is designed to ensure transparency regarding the processing of personal data and the use of cookies on our website https://esportsbattle.com/ (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy has been prepared in accordance with Article 13 of EU Regulation 679/2016 (hereinafter referred to as the "GDPR") and provides you with some examples of how we process your personal data.
Personal data refers to any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, such as your name, your email address, or your postal address (hereinafter referred to as “Personal Data”).
By using the Website, you confirm your consent to data processing by actively choosing in the Cookies settings or by submitting a request to use the services of the Website.
If you do not agree with the terms of the Policy, you may opt out of data processing by disabling Cookies or by sending us a request to delete your data.

2. What Data We Collect

We process only the data you provide us when contacting us via email, such as your name, job title, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details, as well as data that is automatically collected during the use of the Website. If you provide us with third-party data, you are responsible for sharing such information. You must be legally authorized to share it (i.e., authorized by the third party to share their information or for any other lawful reason). You must indemnify us against any liability in the event of complaints, claims, or demands for compensation that may arise from the processing of third-party data in violation of applicable data protection laws.

2.1 Data Provided by You:

• Your email addresses.
• The content of your request (including personal data you voluntarily provide).

2.2 Data Collected Automatically:

We collect this data to improve the functionality of the Website and to ensure security.

2.2.1. IP Address (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR):

Used to ensure the security of the Website, optimize the performance of the Website (traffic analysis, performance improvement), and determine general geographic location (country, region) to customize the website’s language and content.

The IP address is not used for advertising or personalized content, nor is it applied for marketing targeting.

2.2.2. Log Data:

Automatically collected when visiting the Website and may include:

• Referral information (the website or service that directed you to the Website).
• Usage information (date, time of access, pages viewed, actions taken).
• Error reports (data on technical failures encountered).

All automatically collected data is processed anonymously and is not used to establish your identity.

2.3 Data Obtained from Third Parties:

We may receive data from third-party services (e.g., analytics platforms, social networks) if you interact with our content.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data exclusively for the following purposes:

• Responding to Your Requests and Messages (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(b) GDPR). We use the data you provide to process your request and provide the necessary information.
• Support and Service Quality Improvement (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). We analyze how you interact with the Website to improve its functionality and security.
• Compliance with Legal Obligations (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(c) GDPR). We may be required to provide your data to government authorities if required by law.
• Protection of Legitimate Interests (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR). Your data may be used to prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats. This may occur when you use the Website in ways other than those permitted.
• Use of Cookies (Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). We use cookies for analytics and to improve the operation of the Website. You can opt out of their use in your browser settings.

You can object to the processing of your data by sending a request to [email protected].

4. Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information in browsers when visiting the Website. They allow storing and retrieving identifiers and other information on computers, phones, and other devices. For the purposes of this Policy, all such technologies are referred to as Cookies.

4.1 Types of Cookies Used on the Website:

4.1.1 Essential Cookies

Ensure the proper functioning of the Website, including:

• Maintaining security and preventing misuse.
• Navigating between pages.
• Saving temporary settings (e.g., interface language).

Without these files, the use of some features of the Website becomes impossible.

4.1.2 Analytical Cookies (if applicable)

Collect anonymous data about user behavior on the Website, such as:

• Visit statistics (e.g., popular pages).
• Identifying errors and optimizing performance.

These Cookies may be used by third-party services such as Google Analytics. Although analytical cookies collect anonymous data, you can still opt out of tracking by changing your browser settings or using specialized tools to block analytics. You can manage cookie settings through your browser settings.

4.2 You can manage Cookies in the following ways:

• Disabling Analytical and Marketing Cookies
  Upon your first visit to the site, you can choose which Cookies to allow. We respect your right to refuse and provide the ability to change settings at any time.
• Browser Settings
  You can disable Cookies in your browser settings. Note that deleting or blocking certain Cookies may affect the operation of the Website. Cookies are only set after your consent.
• Special Tools
  You can use browser extensions (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out) to refuse the collection of analytical data.

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

If third-party Cookies are used on the Website (e.g., analytics services), they collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their terms.

5. Data Protection

We take measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, loss, or destruction. This includes:

• The use of modern encryption technologies.
• Restricting access to data only to authorized employees.
• Regularly updating and monitoring the security system.

In the course of operating the Website, we may transfer Personal Data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) if the services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, cloud providers) are located outside of it.

We ensure an adequate level of data protection through the following mechanisms:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) approved by the European Commission.
• Additional protective measures (e.g., encryption, data anonymization before transfer).
• Adequacy decisions (if the country is recognized by the EU as providing adequate data protection).

6. User Rights

According to data protection legislation, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Article 15 GDPR) – You have the right to request information about what personal data is being processed, for what purpose, by whom, and for how long.
• Right to Rectification (Article 16 GDPR) – If the data is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request its correction.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten) (Article 17 GDPR) – You can request the deletion of your data if it is no longer needed for processing purposes or if you withdraw your consent.
• Right to Restriction of Processing (Article 18 GDPR) – Allows you to temporarily block data processing, for example, if you contest its accuracy.
• Right to Data Portability (Article 20 GDPR) – You can receive your data in a structured format and transfer it to another controller.
• Right to Object (Article 21 GDPR) – You can object to data processing, especially in cases of marketing or processing under the legitimate interests of the Website. If processing is carried out for marketing purposes, we will immediately cease processing. If processing is based on our legitimate interests, we may continue processing if we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds.
• Right to Refuse Automated Decision-Making, Including Profiling (Article 22 GDPR) – You can request that decisions affecting you are not made solely based on automated processing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent (Article 7(3) GDPR) – If data processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

7. Data Retention Periods

We store your data only for the period necessary to fulfill the processing purposes specified in this Policy or as required by legal regulations. Additionally, we retain your data only to the extent necessary to comply with statutory retention obligations or during the period of legal disputes to protect our legitimate interests. We will promptly delete your data if it is no longer needed for the stated purposes.

8. Contact Information

For any clarifications regarding this Policy or the methods of processing your personal data, please send your request to: [email protected].

9. Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with the national data protection supervisory authority.

• For EU Users: You can contact your national data protection authority. A list of national authorities is available on the website: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en.
• For Users from Other Countries: You can contact the appropriate national regulator.

Additionally, we recommend contacting us first at [email protected] so that we can promptly resolve your issue.

10. Children's Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from such individuals. If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided personal data, please contact us to have the information deleted.

11. Links to Other Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control their privacy policies and practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these websites when visiting them.

12. Automated Decision-Making

The Website and related processes do not use automated decision-making or profiling that could significantly affect users in accordance with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
This means that all decisions related to the processing of your data are made with human involvement and are not based solely on automated data processing.

13. Changes to the Policy

We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. We recommend regularly checking it for updates.

Last Updated: 01.01.2025.