Privacy Policy
At Telugu Esports Community (TEC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our services, participate in tournaments, or engage with our community. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Important Notice
By using TEC services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We recommend reading this policy carefully and contacting us if you have any questions.
Table of Contents
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services, manage tournaments, and build a better gaming community.
Personal Information
- Full name and username
- Email address and phone number
- Date of birth and age verification
- Profile picture and bio
- Location (city/state) for regional events
Gaming Information
- Game IDs and usernames
- Gaming statistics and achievements
- Tournament participation history
- Training program enrollments
- Performance metrics and rankings
Technical Information
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and version
- Operating system details
- Usage patterns and preferences
- Log files and error reports
Communication Data
- Messages sent through our platform
- Support ticket communications
- Community forum posts
- Event feedback and surveys
- Newsletter subscription preferences
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide services, improve user experience, and maintain a safe gaming environment.
Account Management
Creating and maintaining your TEC account, authentication, and profile management
Tournament Operations
Managing tournament registrations, brackets, results, and prize distributions
Training Services
Providing personalized training programs and tracking your progress
Communication
Sending important updates, newsletters, and responding to your inquiries
Platform Improvement
Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services and user experience
Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Important Security Note
While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to improve our security practices and will notify users promptly of any data breaches.
Your Privacy Rights
You have several rights regarding your personal information. Here's how you can exercise them:
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all personal information we have about you
Correct Information
Update or correct any inaccurate personal information
Delete Your Data
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
Data Portability
Export your data in a commonly used format
Opt-out of Marketing
Unsubscribe from promotional emails and communications
Restrict Processing
Limit how we process your personal information
Children's Privacy
Age Requirements
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. For users between 13 and 18 years of age, we require parental consent for certain activities such as tournament participation and training program enrollment. Parents or guardians can contact us to review, modify, or delete their child's information. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our systems.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
How We Handle Updates:
- NotificationWe'll notify you via email and platform notification
- Effective DateChanges take effect 30 days after notification
- Previous VersionsArchived versions available upon request