Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: August 23, 2025

1. Introduction

PickemSZN ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our NFL pick'em game platform. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Username and email address
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Game picks and predictions
  • League participation and statistics

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the Service:

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Game interactions and preferences

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Processing your game picks and calculating scores
  • Managing leagues and user participation
  • Generating leaderboards and statistics
  • Improving our services and user experience
  • Communicating with you about updates and features
  • Ensuring security and preventing fraud

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • With other users in your leagues (username and picks only)
  • With service providers who assist in operating our platform
  • When required by law or to protect our rights
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services
  • Legitimate Interest: Improving our services and preventing fraud
  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
  • Legal Obligation: When required by Swedish law

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Maintain your login session
  • Analyze how you use our Service
  • Improve our platform performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

8. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where retention is required by law.

10. Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of certain communications
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Object to processing of your personal data
  • Request restriction of processing
  • Data portability rights

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Users

If you are accessing our Service from outside Sweden, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Sweden where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided in the Service.

By using PickemSZN, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.