Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BTTY ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information:

• Username: Required for all accounts
• Email: Optional for registered users
• Password: Securely hashed, never stored in plain text
• Display Name: Optional profile customization

User Content:

• Memes you submit
• Game scores and achievements
• Comments or interactions

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data:

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on pages
• Game play statistics
• Click patterns and interactions

Technical Data:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Operating system
• Language preferences
• Referring URLs

2.3 Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Maintain your login session (authentication token)
• Remember your preferences (guest session, settings)
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

See our Cookie Policy for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

3.1 Provide Services

• Create and manage your account
• Enable gameplay and track scores
• Display leaderboards and achievements
• Process and display user content (memes)

3.2 Improve & Develop

• Analyze usage to improve our services
• Develop new features and games
• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Conduct research and analytics

3.3 Security & Compliance

• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and property

3.4 Communication

• Send important service updates
• Respond to your inquiries
• Notify you of policy changes

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

• Usernames: Displayed on leaderboards and with user content
• Game Scores: Public on leaderboards
• Memes: Publicly visible when submitted

4.2 Service Providers

We may share data with third-party providers who help us operate our services:

• Hosting providers: Server and database hosting
• Analytics services: Usage analysis and improvements
• Security services: reCAPTCHA for bot protection

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activity

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: HTTPS/SSL for data transmission
• Password Hashing: Passwords are hashed with bcrypt
• Secure Cookies: HttpOnly and Secure flags
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to data
• Regular Updates: Security patches and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

Registered Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

Guest Accounts: Guest accounts and associated data expire after 30 days of inactivity.

Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we remove your personal data within 30 days. Some data may be retained for legal or security purposes.

Logs & Analytics: Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Objection: Object to processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing

7.2 GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)

If you are in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability

7.3 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
• Right to deletion
• Right to non-discrimination

7.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via:

• • Twitter: @Bttyonbrc20
• • Telegram: t.me/bttyonbrc20

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

Users aged 13-17 should have parental consent before using our services.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to our facilities and service providers globally.

For EU users: We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with GDPR.

10. Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Bitcoin.org, OKX, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings to limit tracking. See our Cookie Policy for details.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our website
• Sending an email notification (if you provided an email)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• • Twitter: @Bttyonbrc20
• • Telegram: t.me/bttyonbrc20