Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on Jinx, we collect:

Account Information: Email address, username, and password (encrypted)
Verification Information: Phone number (for account security and authentication)
Profile Information: Avatar selection, display preferences, and prize eligibility status
Activity Data: Tournament entries, points earned, and leaderboard standings
Location Information: General location (country/state) for prize eligibility verification
Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide and maintain the Jinx platform
Verify your identity and prevent fraudulent accounts
Process tournament entries and maintain leaderboards
Verify prize eligibility based on location
Send transactional emails (prize notifications, account security, weekly bonuses)
Send promotional emails (optional - you may unsubscribe)
Contact prize winners and distribute prizes
Improve our services and user experience
Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure fair play

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

With service providers (email delivery, SMS verification, prize fulfillment)
When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights and prevent fraud
With winners' consent when announcing leaderboard results

Your username and leaderboard statistics are publicly visible. Your email address and phone number remain private.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption of sensitive information and secure authentication protocols.

5. Your Rights

You may:

Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Opt out of promotional emails (transactional emails required for prize notifications)
Withdraw consent for data processing (may affect ability to use platform)

To exercise these rights, contact privacy@jinx.market

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party tracking cookies for advertising purposes.

7. Age Requirement

Jinx requires all users to be at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If we become aware of a user under 18, we will promptly delete their account and data.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: privacy@jinx.market

10. International Users

Jinx is operated from Canada. If you access our services from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers operate. By using Jinx, you consent to this transfer.