Privacy Policy

Introduction

Beat the House ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Beat the House website and platform (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Service.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account Information

• Email address (if you create an account)
• Username (if you create an account)
• Password (encrypted, we cannot see it)

User Content

• Strategies and code you create and save
• Feedback you submit through our feedback forms

Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data

• Pages visited and features used
• Session duration and frequency
• Simulation runs and results
• Leaderboard entries and scores
• Achievements unlocked
• Gold balance and transactions

Device and Browser Information

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Screen resolution

Cookies and Local Storage

• Session identifiers
• User preferences
• Anonymous user data (strategies, gold balance, achievements)
• Authentication tokens

Analytics

We use PostHog for analytics to understand how users interact with our Service. PostHog may collect:

• Anonymous usage patterns
• Session recordings (anonymized)
• Feature usage statistics
• Performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide the Service: Run simulations, save strategies, maintain leaderboards, track achievements
• Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns, identify bugs, develop new features
• Communicate with you: Respond to feedback, send service updates (if you've provided email)
• Maintain security: Prevent cheating, detect abuse, protect against fraud
• Display leaderboards: Show usernames and scores publicly on leaderboards

Information Sharing

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

• Usernames and scores on leaderboards are publicly visible
• Published strategies (if you choose to share them) are publicly visible

Service Providers

• Supabase (database and authentication)
• PostHog (analytics)
• Vercel/hosting provider (website hosting)

These providers only access information necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Anonymous User Data: Stored in your browser's local storage until you clear it
• Leaderboard Entries: Retained indefinitely as part of the public record
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 12 months
• Feedback: Retained until resolved or deleted

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Export

You can view your account information, strategies, and statistics through your profile page.

Deletion

You can delete your account by contacting us. This will remove:

• Your account information
• Your saved strategies (cloud)
• Your gold balance and transaction history
• Your achievement progress

Leaderboard entries may be anonymized rather than deleted to maintain historical records.

Anonymous Use

You can use most features of the Service without creating an account. Anonymous data is stored only in your browser.

Opt-Out of Analytics

Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser to opt out of PostHog analytics.

Cookies

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• Encrypted password storage
• Row-level security on database
• Regular security reviews

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

International Users

The Service is operated from the United States. If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate casino partners. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@beatthehouse.dev

Discord: discord.gg/8ZCx8ZzKg6

Summary Table

Data Type	Collected	Public	Retention
Email	If you sign up	No	Until deletion
Username	If you sign up	Yes	Until deletion
Strategies	If you save them	Only if published	Until deletion
Scores	Automatically	Yes	Indefinitely
Usage data	Automatically	No (aggregated)	12 months
Device info	Automatically	No	12 months

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For legal compliance specific to your jurisdiction, consult with a qualified attorney.