Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 3, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Poker Goat ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for the Poker Goat application.

2. Data We Collect

When you use Poker Goat, we collect the following information:

• Account Information: Name and email address for account creation and authentication
• Poker Session Data: Game type, date/time, stakes, buy-in amounts, cash-out amounts, and location/platform information
• Bankroll Information: Your total bankroll amount and bankroll goals
• Performance Statistics: Calculated metrics such as win rates, profit/loss, and session history
• Usage Data: App interactions, feature usage, and session timestamps

3. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Authentication: To create and manage your account, verify your identity, and secure access to your data
• Game Tracking: To store your poker sessions, calculate statistics, and provide performance analytics
• Bankroll Management: To provide personalized buy-in recommendations and track your poker bankroll over time
• Service Improvement: To understand how users interact with Poker Goat and improve features
• Communication: To send important updates about your account or the service (with your consent)

4. How We Store Your Data

Your data is securely stored using industry-standard cloud infrastructure:

• Storage Platform: Firebase/Google Cloud Platform
• Data Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Server Location: Data is stored on Google Cloud servers in secure data centers
• Authentication: We use Firebase Authentication for secure user login and session management
• Database: Poker session data and user information are stored in Firebase Firestore with access controls

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view your data
• Automated backups to prevent data loss

6. Your Rights

You have complete control over your personal data. Your rights include:

• Right to Access: You can view all your poker session data, account information, and statistics at any time through the app
• Right to Export: You can download a copy of all your data in a portable format
• Right to Deletion: You can request complete deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at privacy@pokergoat.app
• Right to Correction: You can edit or correct any of your session data or account information
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@pokergoat.app or use the account settings in the app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account:

• All poker session data is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Your account information is removed from active systems
• Backup copies are purged according to our backup retention schedule (90 days maximum)
• Some anonymized analytics data may be retained for service improvement

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With Google Cloud/Firebase for hosting and infrastructure
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of P