Privacy Policy

Timmy Arcade ("we," "us," "our"), founded and operated by Rahul Singh, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website (timmyarcade.site), our WhatsApp communication channels, our YouTube/social media presence, and our offline events.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you apply for events, team trials, or contact us, you may voluntarily provide:

• Full name and age
• City and state of residence
• Phone number (via WhatsApp)
• Email address (if provided)
• Gaming details: in-game IDs, usernames, ranks, game titles, platform
• Competitive history: tournament participation, achievements, team affiliations
• Gameplay clips or highlight links (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)
• ID proof (when required for event participation verification)

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referral source (how you found our website)

We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. Any cookies used are strictly functional (e.g., session management).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes only:

• Player Evaluation: To assess your gaming profile, skill level, and suitability for our events and teams
• Event Management: To communicate event details, confirmations, and logistics to selected participants
• Team Recruitment: To manage the application and trial process for our competitive rosters
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide updates about our organization
• Website Improvement: To understand how visitors use our website and improve the experience

We do NOT use your information for advertising, marketing to third parties, selling data, or any purpose not listed above.

3. WhatsApp Communication

WhatsApp is our primary communication channel. When you message us on WhatsApp:

• Your phone number and WhatsApp profile information become visible to us
• All messages, media, and files you send are received and stored by our team
• WhatsApp's own privacy policy governs how WhatsApp/Meta handles your data on their platform
• We store WhatsApp conversations only for the purpose of player evaluation and event management
• We do not share your WhatsApp messages with third parties

4. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for commercial purposes. We may share limited information only in these circumstances:

• Event Partners: Venue operators may receive attendee names for entry management (name only, no gaming data)
• Legal Requirements: If required by Indian law, court order, or government authority
• Safety: If necessary to protect the safety of participants at our events

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure systems. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot assure absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:

• Event application data: Retained for 12 months after the event
• Team application data: Retained for 24 months or until you request deletion
• Website analytics: Anonymized and retained indefinitely
• WhatsApp conversations: Retained for 12 months unless ongoing relationship exists

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
• Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via WhatsApp at +91 74287 23247 or email at contact@timmyarcade.site.

8. Children's Privacy

Our events are open to participants aged 16 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (WhatsApp, YouTube, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Timmy Arcade
778, Makwana Rd, Gamdevi, Marol,
Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059, India
WhatsApp: +91 74287 23247
Email: contact@timmyarcade.site