Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
1Introduction
BeatTheBots ("we", "our", or "the Platform") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our forecast intelligence platform.
2Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address
- Username or display name
- Password (encrypted)
- Payment information (processed by third-party providers)
Forecast Data
- All forecasts and signals you submit
- Submission timestamps
- Analyst notes (if provided)
- Performance metrics and R-Score history
Usage Information
- Pages visited and features used
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and general location
3How We Use Your Information
- Platform Operation: To provide our services, process transactions, and manage your account
- AI Training: Your forecast data is used to train and improve our proprietary AI models (see Terms of Service for IP transfer details)
- Scoring & Leaderboards: To calculate performance metrics, R-Scores, and display leaderboard rankings
- Communication: To send service-related notifications and updates
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our platform
4Data Sharing
We share data in limited circumstances:
- Aggregated Forecasts: Data Pass holders can view skill-weighted consensus data (individual forecasts are not identified)
- Leaderboards: Your username/display name and performance metrics are publicly visible on leaderboards
- Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, payment processing, and analytics
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse site usage (via Vercel Analytics)
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.
6Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.
Forecast data is retained indefinitely as it becomes part of our AI training datasets upon submission (per the Terms of Service IP transfer clause).
You may request account deletion, but submitted forecast data will remain in our systems in anonymised form.
7Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account
- Object to certain processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@beatthebots.com
8Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits.
However, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at privacy@beatthebots.com