Privacy Policy
Esports Hub — Legal
1. Introduction
Welcome to Esports Hub ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our platform at esportshuborg.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when registering on the platform, including:
- Email address and password (hashed and encrypted)
- Full name and username
- Profile information (avatar, bio, game statistics)
- Device information and IP addresses for security purposes
- KYC documents (for verification — stored securely, not shared)
- Communication data (chat messages, contact form submissions)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the platform
- Verify your identity and prevent fraud
- Send administrative notifications and security alerts
- Provide customer support
- Analyse usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. IP Address & Device Tracking
We record IP addresses and device information for:
- Security monitoring and suspicious activity detection
- Reaction and vote deduplication (one reaction per IP per post)
- Login history and trusted device management
- Visitor analytics (anonymised daily counts)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only:
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform (under strict confidentiality)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted passwords, HTTPS transmission, secure session management, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Cookies & Local Storage
We use session cookies for authentication, preference cookies for your country/currency/language settings, and trusted device tokens (30-day) for convenient re-login. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may request account deletion via your account settings. Please see our User Rights page for full details.
9. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Esports Hub is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or in-platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our Contact page.