Privacy Policy | ChatCFB

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account with ChatCFB, we collect:

Full name and email address (provided during registration)
Username and profile information you choose to provide
Profile picture (if uploaded or linked from social accounts)
Optional demographic information (birth date, gender) for analytics
Phone number (if provided for notifications)

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our service:

Picks, predictions, and league participation
Posts, comments, and social interactions
Pages visited and features used
Time spent on the platform and engagement patterns
Device information and browser type
IP address and approximate location

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the ChatCFB service
Process your picks and calculate league standings
Enable social features and league interactions
Send notifications about league activity and platform updates
Provide AI-powered insights and recommendations
Improve our service through analytics and usage patterns
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Public Information

The following information is visible to other users on the platform:

Username, profile picture, and public profile information
Posts and comments in shared spaces
League participation and standings (within your leagues)
Pick history (after games have started, within your leagues)

Third-Party Services

We may share information with trusted third-party services that help us operate ChatCFB:

Cloud hosting and database providers
Analytics and performance monitoring services
Email and notification services
Authentication providers (Google, social login)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption of data in transit and at rest
Secure authentication and access controls
Regular security audits and monitoring
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Update or correct your account information
Delete your account and associated data
Control notification preferences
Opt out of non-essential communications
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please use the account settings within the application or contact us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Keep you logged in to your account
Remember your preferences and settings
Analyze usage patterns and improve our service
Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Children's Privacy

ChatCFB is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Posting the updated policy on this page
Sending you an email notification (if applicable)
Providing notice within the application

Your continued use of ChatCFB after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Through the feedback feature in the ChatCFB app
Via email (contact information available in the app)
Through our official support channels

10. AI Features & Telemetry

ChatCFB uses artificial intelligence to enhance your experience. This section describes how AI features process your data:

Bo AI Assistant

When you interact with @Bo (our AI college football expert), your queries and the responses generated are logged in our system to improve quality, identify gaps in our data coverage, and enhance the service. These logs include the text of your question, which product surface you used (chat, team hub, pick 'em), and the team or season context. Logs are associated with your user ID.

Pick Fingerprint & Telemetry

We compute behavioral analytics ("pick fingerprints") based on your prediction history — including accuracy rates, confidence calibration, timing patterns, conference affinities, and rivalry behavior. This data powers personalized insights Bo provides about your picking tendencies. Telemetry profiles are stored on your account record.

Opting Out

You may opt out of AI telemetry processing at any time through your Profile settings. When opted out, Bo will no longer inject your pick fingerprint into conversations. Note that opting out does not delete previously computed data — to request deletion, contact us through the app's feedback feature.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale: ChatCFB does not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not exchange personal data for monetary or other valuable consideration.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

To exercise these rights, use the feedback feature within the app or contact us through our official support channels. We will verify your identity before processing requests and respond within 45 days as required by law.