Poker Hawk – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 3, 2025

TourneyTek, Inc. ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use Poker Hawk—our desktop, web, and mobile applications for live poker tournament management (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Account Information

  • Email address (for login/authentication)
  • Display name or username
  • Authentication provider (email/password or Google)

b. Tournament and Gameplay Data

Stored in Firestore and Firebase Realtime Database:

  • Tournament metadata (e.g., name, structure, start time)
  • Player registration and chip stacks
  • Blinds, clock, table and seat assignments
  • Logs of actions or updates
  • Clubs, hosts, dealers, and financial settings

c. Usage Data

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • Interaction patterns (e.g., page visits, feature use)
  • Error reports or crash data

d. Payment Information

We do not store payment card details. Subscription payments are handled securely by Stripe, subject to their privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide access to the Service
  • Manage tournaments and player states in real-time
  • Sync tournament data across devices and platforms
  • Authenticate and authorize users
  • Maintain billing status (via Stripe)
  • Improve app performance, reliability, and feature development
  • Respond to support inquiries and user feedback

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

  • Firebase (Google Cloud) for data storage, authentication, and sync
  • Stripe for payment processing
  • Service providers who assist in app operation under confidentiality agreements
  • Authorities if required by law or legal process

4. Data Retention

We retain user and tournament data as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support@pokerhawk.io.

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including:

  • Firebase security rules and authentication
  • HTTPS encryption in transit
  • Access controls for read/write permissions

No system is 100% secure. We encourage strong password practices and recommend logging out from shared devices.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability

To exercise any of these rights, email support@pokerhawk.io.

7. Children’s Privacy

Poker Hawk is not intended for users under the age of 13 (or the minimum legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” above and notify users if required by law. Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes your acceptance.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

TourneyTek, Inc.
Email: support@pokerhawk.io