Bracket Central ("Bracket Central," "we," "our," or "us") is operated by NORYN, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use Bracket Central.
By using Bracket Central, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Username
- Profile information
- Tournament information
- Team names
- Player names
- Uploaded images or logos
- Communications sent to us
Information Automatically Collected
When you use Bracket Central, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Session data
- Referring website information
- Usage statistics
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and related technologies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Remember preferences
- Improve performance
- Analyze usage
- Maintain security
You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
2. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Operate Bracket Central
- Create and manage accounts
- Generate tournament brackets
- Maintain standings and results
- Improve platform functionality
- Provide customer support
- Monitor system security
- Detect abuse or fraud
- Communicate service updates
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Tournament and Public Information
Bracket Central is designed to facilitate tournaments and competitions.
Information designated as public by a tournament organizer may be visible to:
- Participants
- Spectators
- Other users
- Search engines
Examples may include:
- Team names
- Tournament names
- Match results
- Brackets
- Standings
Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal information into publicly displayed tournament fields.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may share information with:
Service Providers
Third-party companies that assist in operating the platform, including:
- Hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Email providers
- Authentication services
- Payment processors
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by:
- Law
- Court order
- Government request
- Law enforcement investigation
Business Transfers
If NORYN, LLC is acquired, merged, sold, or reorganized, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information.
However, no system can be guaranteed completely secure, and users acknowledge transmission of information occurs at their own risk.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
- Operate the platform
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Tournament records may be retained indefinitely for historical and archival purposes.
7. Your Choices
You may:
- Update account information
- Request account deletion
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Opt out of non-essential communications
Some information may be retained where required by law or legitimate business purposes.
8. Children's Privacy
Bracket Central is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
9. Third-Party Links
Bracket Central may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes become effective when posted on Bracket Central.
Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
NORYN, LLC
Wentzville, Missouri
For privacy-related questions, contact: