Banger Hunt

1. Introduction

Banger Hunt ("bangerhunt.com") operates as a platform for discovering and voting on social media launches. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and any profile information you choose to provide
Content: Information you submit including launch details, descriptions, images, and comments
Communications: Messages you send to us through contact forms or support channels

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including pages visited, features used, and time spent
Device Information: Information about your device, browser type, operating system, and IP address
Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns

2.3 Third-Party Information

Social Media: When you connect through social media platforms (like X/Twitter), we may receive information from those platforms according to their privacy policies
Analytics: We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our service is used

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Create and manage your account
Process your submissions and votes
Communicate with you about your account and our services
Send you updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (with your consent)
Analyze usage patterns and improve our platform
Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Information

Your username, profile information, and submitted content are publicly visible on our platform
Your voting activity may be visible to other users

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our platform
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and cannot use your information for other purposes

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
We may share information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent where we rely on consent to process your information

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

9. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We will ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at our support team.