1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
Account Information
Account Information
- Username and display name
- Email address
- Password (encrypted)
- Phone number (if provided)
- Profile photo
- Bio and preferences
Identity Verification
Identity Verification
When you verify your identity:
- Government-issued ID
- Selfie for liveness check
- Address information
- Date of birth
Payment Information
Payment Information
- Payment method details (processed by payment providers)
- Transaction history
- Billing address
Communications
Communications
- Support requests
- Feedback you provide
- Survey responses
- Chat messages on the platform
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Device Info | Device type, OS, browser, unique identifiers |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, features used, time spent |
| Location | General location from IP address |
| Log Data | IP address, access times, referring URLs |
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social login providers (Google, Apple)
- Payment processors
- Identity verification services
- Analytics providers
2. How We Use Your Information
- Platform Operations
- Improvements
- Safety & Security
- Marketing
- Create and manage your account
- Process predictions and payouts
- Verify your identity
- Enable social features
- Provide customer support
- Send transactional communications
3. How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell your personal information.We may share information with:
| Recipient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Service Providers | Help operate our platform (hosting, analytics, support) |
| Payment Processors | Process transactions |
| Identity Verification | Verify user identities |
| Legal Authorities | When required by law or legal process |
| Business Transfers | In case of merger, acquisition, or sale |
Public Information
The following may be visible to other users:- Username and avatar
- Prediction activity (unless in Stealth Mode)
- Leaderboard standings
- Challenge results
- Badges and achievements
4. Your Rights and Choices
Access
Access
You can access your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us.
Correction
Correction
You can update most information in your account settings. Contact us for assistance with other corrections.
Deletion
Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Data Portability
Data Portability
You can export your prediction history and account data.
Opt-Out
Opt-Out
- Marketing emails: Unsubscribe link in emails
- Push notifications: Device settings
- Cookies: Browser settings or our cookie preferences
5. Data Security
We protect your information using:Encryption
Data encrypted at rest and in transit using industry standards
Access Controls
Strict internal access policies and authentication
Monitoring
Continuous security monitoring and threat detection
Audits
Regular security assessments and penetration testing
6. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Account lifetime + 7 years |
| Prediction history | Indefinite (part of market record) |
| Identity verification | Account lifetime + legal requirements |
| Communications | 3 years |
| Log data | 90 days |
| Marketing preferences | Until changed |
7. Children’s Privacy
Versus is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it.8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers.9. Regional Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
You have the right to:- Know what personal information we collect
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of sale (we don’t sell data)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
European Residents (GDPR)
You have the right to:- Access your personal data
- Rectification of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
10. Cookies
We use cookies for:- Essential platform functionality
- Analytics and performance
- Personalization
- Advertising (with consent)