bareknuckle.games

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 7, 2026

1. Introduction

Bareknuckle Gaming ("we," "us," or "our") operates the online fighting game platform at bareknuckle.games (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from users, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account information (registered users). When you create an account, we collect:

Email address — used for account authentication and service communications.
Display name or username — chosen by you at registration.
Authentication credentials — passwords are managed by AWS Cognito and are never stored in plaintext by us. If you register via Google Sign-In, we receive only the basic profile information Google provides (typically your name and email address).

Game data. We store match history, win/loss records, and in-game activity associated with your account.

Anonymous players. Players who join a match via an invitation link without creating an account are not required to provide any personal information. We do not persistently store identifying information about anonymous players beyond the duration of their session.

What we do not collect. We do not collect payment information. The Platform is free to use. We do not collect precise geolocation data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and maintain your account.
Enable gameplay, including PvP matchmaking and invitation link functionality.
Send account-related communications (e.g., password resets, service notices).
Maintain the security and integrity of the Platform.
Improve the Platform based on aggregate, non-identifying usage patterns.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for marketing or other commercial purposes.

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

Service providers. We use AWS Cognito to handle authentication. AWS processes your credentials as a data processor acting on our behalf and subject to our instructions.
Legal compliance. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Protection of rights. We may disclose information to protect the safety, rights, or property of Bareknuckle Gaming or our users.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account information and game history for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information from our systems within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by applicable law.

Anonymous session data is not retained after a session ends.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including AWS Cognito's authentication infrastructure, to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Platform is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at the address below and we will promptly delete it.

Users between the ages of 13 and 18 should obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian before using the Platform.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of the information we hold about you. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Third-Party Services

The Platform offers Google Sign-In as an optional authentication method. Your use of Google Sign-In is governed by Google's own Privacy Policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy. We do not control Google's data practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Bareknuckle Gaming
bareknuckle.games