MaxBreak Privacy Policy

MaxBreak ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application MaxBreak (the "App").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• No Account Required: MaxBreak does not require user registration or account creation
• No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identifiers
• Search Queries: Search terms you enter are processed locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: We may collect device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility purposes
• Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance (no personal identification)
• Crash Reports: Anonymous technical data when the app crashes to help us fix issues

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal contact information
• Location data (unless explicitly granted for enhanced features)
• Photos, contacts, or other personal files
• Browsing history outside the app
• Financial or payment information

2. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used solely to:

• Provide snooker tournament data, rankings, and match information
• Improve app performance and fix technical issues
• Ensure compatibility across different devices
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience (anonymously)

3. Data Sources

MaxBreak displays publicly available snooker data from:

• Snooker.org API: Official tournament results, player rankings, and match data
• Public Tournament Data: Match scores, player statistics, and tournament schedules

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, trade, or rent your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated data only in these limited circumstances:

• Technical Service Providers: Anonymous crash reports to improve app stability
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information:

• Data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted
• We use secure hosting providers with industry-standard security practices
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Minimal data collection reduces security risks

6. Children's Privacy

MaxBreak is suitable for all ages, including children under 13:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children
• No account registration is required
• The app displays only public sports information
• Parents can use the app together with children safely

7. Your Rights and Choices

Since we collect minimal information, your privacy is protected by design:

• No Account Deletion Needed: We don't store personal accounts
• App Removal: Simply uninstall the app to stop all data processing
• Local Data: You can clear the app's cache in your device settings
• Offline Mode: Many features work without internet connection

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in secure data centers. If you use MaxBreak outside your country:

• Data may be processed in different countries for technical reasons
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• Only anonymous, non-personal data is involved

9. Third-Party Services

MaxBreak may use these third-party services:

• Expo/React Native: App development framework (privacy-focused)
• Analytics Services: Anonymous usage analytics only
• Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash data to improve stability

These services have their own privacy policies and collect only anonymous, technical data.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally:

• Users will be notified through the app or app store
• Major changes will include a clear summary
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
• Previous versions will be archived

11. Contact Information

12. Additional Information

12.1 Data Retention

Since we collect minimal data, retention is limited:

• Anonymous analytics: Retained for 12 months maximum
• Crash reports: Retained until fixed, then deleted
• No personal data is retained long-term

12.2 Open Source Transparency

MaxBreak is built with transparency in mind:

• Uses standard, well-audited frameworks
• Minimal third-party dependencies
• Privacy-first design approach

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