1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: When you register, we collect your name and email address.
• Usage data: Comparisons you run, predictions you make, and battles you view.
• Payment information: When you purchase credits, payment is processed by Razorpay. We do not store your card details.
• Device information: Browser type, IP address, and device type for analytics and security purposes.
• Cookies: We use cookies to maintain your session and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our AI comparison service
• To track your prediction accuracy and award badges
• To process payments and manage your credit balance
• To send important service updates (not marketing spam)
• To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• To analyse usage patterns and improve the platform

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase (Firestore database and Authentication), hosted in Asia-South1 (Mumbai) region. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication and database
• Google Gemini AI: Powers our comparison engine
• Razorpay: Payment processing
• Google Analytics: Usage analytics
• Vercel: Website hosting

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt out of analytics tracking

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Battle history is retained for 12 months. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.

7. Children's Privacy

APEX Versus is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at: param@apexversus.com